A monthly roundup from the alcohol-free Substack community
Welcome! This is our monthly roundup of reads and resources from the alcohol-free Substack community.
How were your sober holidays? Super sweet? Glad they’re over? A mix of the two?
If you got sober for Dry January, how’s that going? How are you feeling?
Wherever you are on your alcohol-free journey, we’re here with twice-weekly posts throughout the year. And if you’d like to share your own insights or story, we’re always seeking new and returning contributors.
I’d love to find some sober love stories—including self-love stories—for February. Have a sober meet-cute or dating tale? Or even a fantasy sober date or self-date? We don’t shy away from more serious shares here, but you’re also free to get creative and playful. 😊 For guidelines, reach out to me here.
And now, on to the links! Wherever you are on your journey, these voices remind us that there are many ways to recover and to create a full, vibrant life in sobriety.
We’d love to hear from you, too. Share your favorite alcohol-free writers and resources in the comments—and if you’re sober, feel free to include a link to your own publication or website. We celebrate and welcome all paths to getting and staying alcohol free.
Early days and beyond
- Can I open a tab for my sleepy-girl mocktail? heesun
- 5 years sober! cleo ♡
- A Whole Hand Sober, Allison Deraney
- I’m six years sober, Ellie Nova
- A short reflection on 8 years of sobriety, Mid5 Coaching Scott Cameron
Feelings and presence
- Alcohol Sober, Emotionally Drunk, Ashley Kelsch
- On Feeling Your Feelings, Josh Luton
- the presence we give, the presence we receive, Jennifer Bridgman
- Mortality and Memento Mori, Rob Walling
What helps us stay sober
- Back to the Primitive, Adam PT
- Becoming sober is a Life sentence, Carolyn Clark
- Developing non-negotiables, Louise Atthey
- Despair to Hope, Jamey M
- recovery is mostly boring (and that’s what’s saving me), Tendani Mulaudzi
- So many paths, so many ways (we’d love to hear what supports you)
Support for the road
- 100+ resources for quitting drinking, Holly Whitaker (a phenomenal field guide for how to quit anything)
- SoberStack™, Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM (featuring almost 200 sober writers on Substack)
How are you doing this week? What are you looking forward to in February? We’d love to hear from you in the comments.
And before you go, would you take a second to tap that little heart? It lets others know there’s something helpful here and grows our sober community.
We know that sharing about recovery and sobriety can feel vulnerable. Like in recovery groups, we ask that commenters in this space refrain from giving unsolicited advice or spreading hate and division. Thank you for helping us foster a kind and inclusive community!
Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine sharing heart-sourced guidance on body-mind-spirit wellness. She manages Sober App Substack alongside writing her own newsletter: PERFECT HUNGER™, feeding your hunger for a more beautiful, more nourishing life.
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