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The Grace of Breaking a Chain
Transforming years of searching, loss, and reflection into a different kind of inheritance
Nov 10
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Cecily Mak
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A Sober Halloween, and Everything After
Celebrating sober, one holiday at a time
Oct 27
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Kristen Crocker
38
10
4
Not Every Sober Day Has to Be the Best Day Ever
Some days, you just get the job done
Oct 20
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Kristen Crocker
32
20
3
Rock Bottom Wasn’t the Night My Wife Died
My strength showed up the day I stopped running from pain and faced it.
Oct 6
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Jason MacKenzie
50
20
5
Sober Tears Hit Hard
I wasn’t prepared for this level of clarity.
Sep 15
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Andy Spears
30
10
Reaching Out Saved My Life
As a person who instinctually isolates, I’ve now learned that I can’t do this alone.
Sep 10
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Phillip
24
6
5
Learning to Show Up for Myself in Sobriety
When I’m frazzled beyond all reasonable frazzling, here’s what I do.
Aug 27
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Kristen Crocker
33
8
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3 Ways Sobriety Changed Me as a Parent
Sobriety is part of my mommy magic.
Aug 11
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Sydney Allen
23
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6
One Morning, One Hangover, One Decision
Today, nearly a year later—I am sober. I am free.
Aug 6
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Laura Catanzano
48
23
3
How Going Public with My Recovery Impacted My Relationships
Getting sober helped me stop running from something. Going public helped me feel safe from the stigma.
Aug 4
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Kristen Crocker
30
12
6
Holding a Glass of Wine Will Not Help Moms Hold It Together.
Believe me, I tried.
Jul 28
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Allison Deraney
40
16
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Overcoming Relapse by Finding a Sober Community
We don’t have to do this alone.
Jun 30
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RP
23
9
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