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A collection stories navigating the ups and downs of sobriety.
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What Would Have Happened If I Quit Drinking Sooner?
What Would Have Happened If I Quit Drinking Sooner?
Pondering the life I would have had if I had chosen a different path
Maria Hayes
Jul 18, 2023
Dear Drinkers — You Don’t Need To Justify Your Drinking To Me
Dear Drinkers — You Don’t Need To Justify Your Drinking To Me
I’m not judging you, I promise.
Maria Hayes
Jun 8, 2023
If You Want to Find Your Authentic Self, First Put Down The Alcohol
If You Want to Find Your Authentic Self, First Put Down The Alcohol
Quitting drinking will put you on the fast track to authenticity
Maria Hayes
Apr 20, 2023
Raise Your Glass of Water: Can You Really Enjoy Travel Without Alcohol?
Raise Your Glass of Water: Can You Really Enjoy Travel Without Alcohol?
Exploring sober travel can be intimidating at first
Maria Hayes
Mar 28, 2023
Is It Normal To Grieve Alcohol?
Is It Normal To Grieve Alcohol?
No one told me I’d cry this much.
Maria Hayes
Jan 12, 2023
Reflections of 3 Years Sober
Reflections of 3 Years Sober
Life is easier without booze, but I’ll never forget the hard work it took to get here.
Maria Hayes
Jan 2, 2023
The Longest Journey I’ve Made Is The One I had To Become Still For
The Longest Journey I’ve Made Is The One I had To Become Still For
Traveling the arduous roads of sobriety
Maria Hayes
Dec 8, 2022
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hosting a Party with Sober Friends
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hosting a Party with Sober Friends
The holidays are here, avoid these 5 things if you have sober people attending your party.
Maria Hayes
Nov 26, 2022
One Day At A Time — A Phrase For More Than Just Recovery
One Day At A Time — A Phrase For More Than Just Recovery
A cliché I love for everyday life.
Maria Hayes
Nov 8, 2022
Community Is the #1 Way to Get (And Stay) Sober
Community Is the #1 Way to Get (And Stay) Sober
The company you keep matters more than you think
Maria Hayes
Nov 7, 2022
Why Are You Waiting Until Rock Bottom to Quit Drinking?
Why Are You Waiting Until Rock Bottom to Quit Drinking?
If you think you need to stop drinking, do it now.
Maria Hayes
Oct 11, 2022
Your Version of Boring is my Version of Peace
Your Version of Boring is my Version of Peace
Change your perspective about sobriety and live a peaceful, not boring, life.
Maria Hayes
Aug 30, 2022
The #1 Sign You Should Quit Drinking
The #1 Sign You Should Quit Drinking
Spoiler Alert: It’s not a specific number of beverages
Maria Hayes
Jul 18, 2022
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