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📝 Daily Check-inAt 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...
Read moreFood Coma Without Alcohol Coma
Eating amazing food without getting sleepy from drinks. I can actually finish my plate AND dessert. Revolutionary.
Read moreFirst week update
I used to say ‘just one’ and somehow it became a full committee meeting. I had a craving today that hit out of nowhere. One day at a time. Today is enough.
Read moreFor years, I believed that three shots of tequila transformed me into a mix of Michael Jackson and a rhythmic gymnast. Last night at my cousin’s wedding, stone-cold sober, I watched a video of myself ...
Read moreFor 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...
Read moreThis is weirdly hard
I used to say ‘just one’ and somehow it became a full committee meeting. I relapsed recently and I’m trying not to disappear in shame. If you’ve been here before, what helped you stay consistent?
Read moreFunny story from my detox
I used to say ‘just one’ and somehow it became a full committee meeting. I saved money this week and it shocked me honestly. I’m posting here instead of isolating. That’s my win today.
Read moreNo More Drunk Texts!
Haven't sent a single "I miss you at 2am" text in 3 months. My ex is probably confused why the random love declarations stopped. Freedom tastes better than regret.
Read moreNo More Lost Phones
Haven't lost my phone in months. Used to "misplace" it every weekend. Turns out it was in weird places because drunk me had creative hiding spots.
Read moreFunny story from my detox
I didn’t realize how much my weekends were planned around alcohol. My sleep is improving, but the dreams are wild. If you’re reading this on day 1, please know day 1 matters.
Read moreI Remember My PIN Number!
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...
Read moreSmall win today
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. Any tips for handling triggers without spiraling?
Read moreMy Plants Are Thriving
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.
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Today I walked past a bar and my brain started negotiating like a lawyer. I’m noticing emotions I used to numb, and it’s uncomfortable but real. I stared at my trigger like it owed me money, then walk...
Read moreFor 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...
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