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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. One day at a time. Today is enough.

Used to drink to tolerate loud matatu music. Now sober, I realize the music is actually bangers. I'm dancing in my seat like a maniac. The tout thinks I'm high on something else. Nope, just sober joy!

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...

I didn’t realize how much my weekends were planned around alcohol. My sleep is improving, but the dreams are wild. I stared at my trigger like it owed me money, then walked away. If you’re reading thi...

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 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?

Today I walked past a bar and my brain started negotiating like a lawyer. I almost slipped, but I paused and remembered why I started. I stared at my trigger like it owed me money, then walked away. T...

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.

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...

I took a shot (very small) after a funeral today. I did go home immediately and now watching the football instead of the usual "after-burial" alcoholism. Tough but we move!

I used to think I was the king of the dance floor after four Tuskers. My friends finally showed me a video of "Sober Me" vs "Drunk Me." Drunk Me looked like a startled giraffe trying to escape a net. ...

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.

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...

Today I walked past a bar and my brain started negotiating like a lawyer. I had a craving today that hit out of nowhere. I ate snacks like I was refueling for a marathon 😂 One day at a time. Today is ...

Thought meat wouldn't taste good without Tusker. Tried it sober. WRONG. It tastes EVEN BETTER. My taste buds are throwing a party in my mouth.