Whether you’re sober curious, newly sober, or years alcohol-free, these stories and tools are here for you. Welcome! Each week this Sober October, we’re sharing a link-up featuring supportive reads and resources from the alcohol-free Substack community. Find the first link-up here, scroll down for this week’s edition, and check back next week for a new…
My strength showed up the day I stopped running from pain and faced it. I need help! I can’t quit on my own! I screamed the words in my head as I looked into my wife’s sad eyes. But I couldn’t make my lips say them out loud. I was too afraid to tell the truth….
Looking for support and community? We’ve got just the thing. Happy Sober October! Whether you’re sober curious, decades into sobriety, or anywhere in between, we’re so glad you’re here. Sober October felt like the perfect time to launch something special at Sober App Substack: a link-up featuring supportive reads and resources from the alcohol-free Substack community….
“I realized I never needed alcohol to enjoy myself—I just need the right people and the right energy around me.” This series showcases personal stories of addiction recovery and sobriety. Today’s edition features Jennifer, from Ireland and the founder of The Glow Guide by Jen, a platform dedicated to sober clarity, intentional living, and wellness rituals….
“This is the one thing nobody else could do for me.” This series showcases personal stories of addiction recovery and sobriety. Today’s edition features Kaitlyn Ramsay, a sober astrologer and coach who helps overwhelmed, highly sensitive folks feel connected and clear. She uses astrology in a grounded and practical way to help others live a fully expressed…
When I began my path to sobriety, I was lost and full of shame. I believed I was a deeply flawed human being, carrying a kind of suffering that no one could possibly understand. I thought I was broken in some fundamental way and destined to navigate life alone, void of the “village” we all…
Open thread, share your thoughts! 💬 What groups, programs, books, newsletters, podcasts, apps, or other resources have supported your decision to get sober and live alcohol-free? I recently asked this question on Substack Notes, and you’ll find the responses below, along with links to each writer’s profile and publication if you’d like to explore more…
I wasn’t prepared for this level of clarity. It happened again. Right in the middle of the workday. One minute, I’m typing away at documents that are supposedly urgent. And then. Tears. Hard tears. The kind of crying that makes your whole body shake. The kind you can’t stop so you just let them go….
As a person who instinctually isolates, I’ve now learned that I can’t do this alone. I sit here, just a few days away from my 42nd birthday, reflecting on how I spent my 41st birthday. Almost one year to the day, I drove myself down to the local VA hospital because it was the only…
“The noise of moderation is no longer there—I’m just someone who doesn’t drink.” This series showcases personal stories of addiction recovery and sobriety. Today’s edition features Dr. Paul Chadwick, a distinguished clinical psychologist with over three decades of experience in behavior change and public health. He has dedicated his career to developing effective interventions for a range…