Sober Link-Up – December

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.

If you find yourself struggling this week or next, you’re welcome to pop by this post and say hello in the comments. I (Dana, newsletter manager for the Sober App Team) will absolutely read and respond. I live in Southeast Asia, so replies may come a little later depending on the time you post. 😊

Looking ahead to the new year, we’re always seeking both new and returning contributors. For guidelines, reach out to me here. We welcome submissions from anyone living alcohol-free—whatever your path or program.

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.

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Sober holidays & wintertime

• December, As I Know It, Kristen Bear

• When we receive a boozy gift in sobriety, Kristen Crocker

• Let me ruin Christmas booze for you, Ellie Nova

• Party tips for sober people, introverts, and misanthropes, Katie MacBride

• Flirting with Dry January? Kaitlyn Elizabeth

Sober reflections & journeys

• Detox Diaries #1: Intake, Little Edits Atelier

• Letting go absolutely, Jamey M

• Finding Freedom in Recovery, Sydney Allen

• Milestones That Matter, Jessica Dueñas

• Sober and grateful after 40 years, Maura Casey

Next steps & perspective

• Maybe I should stop drinking? Mark Groves

• Shrink Addiction Into Irrelevance, Adam PT

• Boredom is Boredom is Boredom, All Things Mankin(d)

• How to Stay Sober When the Past Won’t Let Go, Josh Woll

• The Last Pour, Shane Willbanks

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How are you doing this week? What are you looking forward to in January? 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!

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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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If you’re sober and interested in contributing to Sober.com, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to our newsletter manager and editor here for submission guidelines.