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Used to be a Friday night tradition: get drunk, forget my ATM PIN, lock my card, and spend Saturday morning crying at the bank. Last night, I paid for dinner, entered the code on the first try, and di...

Ran 10km without feeling like death. Used to run hungover and wonder why it hurt so much. Mystery solved.

For ten years, the only time I saw the sunrise was while stumbling out of a club in Westlands, looking for eggs. This morning, I saw it from my balcony with a cup of tea. It turns out the sun is actua...

Went to my old local spot to see friends. Ordered a Shirley Temple. The bartender kept looking at my waistline for a badge and whispering to the regulars. Apparently, "adults" don’t order pink drinks ...

I didn’t realize how much my weekends were planned around alcohol. I feel proud and scared at the same time — like I’m growing up late. I drank water like it was medicine and honestly… it kind of is. ...

At the office party, I didn’t want to explain my sobriety, so I told everyone I was a "Water Sommelier." I spent 20 minutes describing the "earthy notes" and "aggressive bubbles" of a bottle of Kering...

I used to say ‘just one’ and somehow it became a full committee meeting. I changed my routine a bit and it helped more than I expected. I stared at my trigger like it owed me money, then walked away. ...

At the office party, I didn’t want to explain my sobriety, so I told everyone I was a "Water Sommelier." I spent 20 minutes describing the "earthy notes" and "aggressive bubbles" of a bottle of Kering...

Did karaoke sober for the first time. Usually I needed 3 beers for courage. Last night? Nailed "Bohemian Rhapsody" stone cold sober. The crowd went wild. Who needs liquid courage when you've got actua...

I used to say ‘just one’ and somehow it became a full committee meeting. I almost slipped, but I paused and remembered why I started. One day at a time. Today is enough.

Went to my old local spot to see friends. Ordered a Shirley Temple. The bartender kept looking at my waistline for a badge and whispering to the regulars. Apparently, "adults" don’t order pink drinks ...

Woke up without a hangover and it felt like a new OS update. I’m noticing emotions I used to numb, and it’s uncomfortable but real. If you’re reading this on day 1, please know day 1 matters.

Sang the national anthem at a rugby match completely sober. Hit every note. Drunk me used to mumble. Patriotic and sober — winning!

Used to be a Friday night tradition: get drunk, forget my ATM PIN, lock my card, and spend Saturday morning crying at the bank. Last night, I paid for dinner, entered the code on the first try, and di...

Used to spend bar money on... bars. Now spending it on my plants. My house looks like a jungle. I talk to them sober. They're better listeners than drunk friends.