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Kids’ Birthday Parties
Since when did it become normal to have alcohol at children’s birthday parties? I recently came across an article in Parents magazine that stopped me in my tracks. It suggested that children’s birthday parties can be overwhelming for parents. Between the sensory overload of excited kids, endless games, and the constant rotation of weekend birthday celebrations, it’s understandable that adults might want something that feels like it’s for them, too. The article goes…
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Cross Addiction
I find it interesting that when I stopped drinking, it seemed like alcohol was replaced with other forms of escape. According to Sober.com, if you used alcohol to cope with mental or emotional struggles—like anxiety or depression—those symptoms can increase or change once you become sober. Some people are even diagnosed with underlying mental health conditions that…
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Fourth of July
Can we all agree that the Fourth of July is undeniably one of the biggest drinking holidays in the United States? According to Morning Consult survey data, nearly two-thirds (64%) of adults age 21 and older consider beer part of American tradition, while 63% say that “beer is as American as apple pie.” Funny—holidays are…
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Substances
Based on my last blog post, I think it’s important to talk about how substance use affects teenagers. Adolescence is one of the most critical periods of brain development, especially in the prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain responsible for judgment, decision-making, and impulse control. When teens experiment with alcohol, marijuana, or nicotine, it can…
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First Sip
Where to begin? Sobriety feels like the hardest thing to talk about right now, so I’ll start there. Giving up alcohol has been both a blessing and, at times, what feels like a curse. These first few months have been somewhat manageable—after those first few difficult weeks, that is. In the beginning, each day felt…
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Is This Forever?
I apologize in advance for my writing style. It’s meant to captivate, but I’ve always preferred letting the words flow naturally. I may not use fancy vocabulary or perfect punctuation all the time, so please don’t crucify me. I hope this blog helps both of us. Connection is key. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, is my…