How Social Isolation Caused Me to Drink
Back in my drinking days, I’d always go to bars. It wasn’t until I got sober that I realized all I’d been looking for was community and...
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christinakimbrough
- Aug 25, 2022
- 3 min
The Time I Called A Black Kid Articulate
It was a hot spring day in Virginia, and I was exhausted. I’d been walking the neighborhood, knocking on doors and talking to people for...
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christinakimbrough
- Aug 20, 2022
- 2 min
The Event That Ended My Belief In Christianity
We pulled up to the restaurant in a hurry. My boyfriend and I got out of the car and walked towards the restaurant. Olive Garden. My...
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christinakimbrough
- Mar 4, 2022
- 5 min
How I Healed My Relationship With Exercise
I remember the first time I ever ran a mile. I was around 12 or 13 years old. I was training to run a mile so I could pass my gym class....
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christinakimbrough
- Feb 21, 2022
- 2 min
Learning To Forgive Myself
That Friday night started out like any other. I went to my favorite local wine bar, had a glass of wine and took a bottle home to split...
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christinakimbrough
- Feb 8, 2022
- 2 min
Reflecting on 2 years of sobriety
When I was in 4th or 5th grade, I had a best friend that I spent all of my time with. I’d go over her house after school and we’d have...
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christinakimbrough
- Feb 4, 2022
- 2 min
How I'm Creating New Habits in 2022
I’ve been sober, for 2 years now and it’s been quite the ride. When I was in active addiction, I didn’t live the best lifestyle. My sleep...
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christinakimbrough
- Dec 29, 2021
- 3 min
The Time My Family Staged An Intervention
I remember it being very cold that night. Before I left my Baba’s apartment I made sure to grab a hat and gloves. I’d been living in...
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christinakimbrough
- Dec 20, 2021
- 3 min
Tips For Moving In With A Loved One
Currently more than 1 in 4 Americans live in a multigenerational household, and that only increased during the pandemic. A month ago, my...
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christinakimbrough
- Dec 15, 2021
- 4 min
My Biggest Challenge To Sobriety Yet
For as long as I can remember I’ve loved talking and listening to people. When I was little, the adults in my life were often worried...
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christinakimbrough
- Dec 4, 2021
- 3 min
Reflections On First Sober Party
I've been a military spouse for almost a decade now, so that means I've attended a lot of Navy Christmas parties. There's a few things...
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christinakimbrough
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
The Time I Overreacted
I’ve always felt things deeply. I think part of it comes from being an empath and having a highly sensitive personality. I can’t watch...
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christinakimbrough
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
I'm NOT an Alcoholic
I tried to get sober for two years before I achieved long term sobriety. When I was first trying to quit, I went to Alcoholic Anonymous....
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christinakimbrough
- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
I'm 500 Days Sober!
I never imagined hitting this milestone. It feels strange to say out loud. 500 DAYS alcohol free. I remember when I was first trying to...
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christinakimbrough
- Jun 4, 2021
- 1 min
How To Know If You're Really An Alcoholic
I remember waking up many mornings completely hungover, feeling like shit and googling "how to know if you're an alcoholic". I thought if...
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christinakimbrough
- May 22, 2021
- 3 min
How To Stay Sober During Summer
I remember the day specifically. It was a bright, warm summer day. I was in the middle of a run, and passed by an old restaurant I used...
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christinakimbrough
- May 10, 2021
- 3 min
Six Things You Can Do To Help A Loved One Struggling With Depression:
As someone who has dealt with depression for almost a decade now I know just how debilitating it can be. On some days it can be hard to...
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christinakimbrough
- Mar 29, 2021
- 2 min
How I Knew I Had A Drinking Problem
Everyone has a different story of how they started drinking. Mine didn't begin until I was about 20-21. I never had alcohol in the house....
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christinakimbrough
- Mar 24, 2021
- 2 min
When Religion Hurts
I remember the evening quite clearly. I was around 5 or 6 years old, and I nervously approached the stairs of the stage and knelt down. I...
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christinakimbrough
- Feb 4, 2021
- 1 min
Reflecting On 1 Year Sober
Yesterday I hit one year sober after over 10 years of drinking. Everyone's story of drinking is different. I actually didn't start out as...
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