
GUEST POST: Never a moderate drinker… By Melissa McGovern
Never a moderate Drinker For as long as I can remember, I was never a moderate drinker. I had friends who could have one or two drinks and be done and it just amazed me. I had a husband that…
Never a moderate Drinker For as long as I can remember, I was never a moderate drinker. I had friends who could have one or two drinks and be done and it just amazed me. I had a husband that…
“I think I’m done drinking” I told my husband at the breakfast table. It was the morning of August 22, 2021. “Like, forever?” he asked. “I’m not sure about forever, but I am planning to do a September Whole30. And…
The traditional paths, AA and rehab, aren’t the only ways anymore to get sober / become alcohol-free. Nowadays, there is quit lit, podcasts about sobriety, sober coaches and communities, and Instagram, with its many sobriety accounts! Last year, I shared…
I love going to sober events! Going to events with other sober (curious) peeps there is so much fun, plus it makes me feel connected. Connected to myself and my choice to stop drinking (which resulted in me doing things…
Today, I’d like to share my opinion about a book I just finished reading: ‘It’s not about the wine,’ written by Celeste Yvonne (aka @theultimatemomchallenge on Instagram). You can read more about Celeste and her book HERE… What a revolutionary…
I just returned from my 2024 Sobertopia Beach Retreat in Malaga, Spain. It was the fifth sober retreat I organized, the first in a beautiful house right on the beach! Today I’m sharing some moments from this trip with you.…
Today, I’d like to share some fun gift ideas for Mother’s Day this Sunday — and not just any ideas, but tailored gifts focused on us, sober superstars!! So make sure to give this list to your kid(s) today… Or,…
Today, I’m sharing the super simple recipe for this delicious dessert with you… If you’re into coffee (decaf or caffeinated), this is your thing! I’m calling it the LYRE’S AFFOGATO, inspired by the Italian coffee-based dessert. Today’s version is made with…
Today, I’m sharing the timeline of my drinking career with you. In the end, I stopped drinking. You might relate to some of it or have had a completely different trajectory. Either way, I always enjoy reading other people’s stories,…
This will be my 5th booze-free Christmas!! So you could say I have a bit of experience, navigating the winter holidays sober. Therefore I decided to share 24 Sober Christmas Tips with you today, that will hopefully help you to…