Last night my whole body was in so much pain I almost threw up. Nothing I did would ease the pain. 10 months ago I tore a tendon in my...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Currently more than 1 in 4 Americans live in a multigenerational household, and that only increased during the pandemic. A month ago, my...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

I remember waking up many mornings completely hungover, feeling like shit and googling "how to know if you're an alcoholic". I thought if...

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...

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...

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....

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...