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The hardest part of my first alcohol-free holidays wasn’t always the party. It was all the thinking about the party. Here’s what helped me navigate holiday traditions, awkward questions, social events and celebrations without drinking.
The holidays are magical, but they can also be a lot—family stress, packed schedules, and endless pressure to “just have one.” If you’re sober curious, this season might feel tricky, but it doesn’t have to.
There is always harder. Another hour, another dollar, another attempt. So how do you know when you’ve actually tried hard enough? Maybe the answer isn’t exhausting every option. Maybe it’s deciding what you’re still willing to spend for what you’re getting in return.
You don’t need a DUI, ruined relationship or dramatic rock bottom to question your relationship with alcohol. Sometimes “I don’t like this anymore” is reason enough to stop drinking.
We spend our lives chasing more money, freedom, success and time without ever deciding what enough actually looks like. Maybe it’s time to define the finish line for ourselves.
Some people accidentally fall down rabbit holes. I pack snacks, grab a notebook, and saddle up my rabbit. An essay about curiosity, learning, and why following your interests might be your greatest superpower.
Money reflects your values—or your misalignment. This post explores how to spend, earn, and price with intention, so your money supports the life you actually want.
I quit drinking nearly two bottles of wine a night and spent years calling myself sober. Here’s why I now think of myself as alcohol-free, and why the distinction matters.
Living with seasonal affective disorder taught me to stop fighting winter and start planning for it instead. A personal essay on seasonal living and self-trust.
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