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Benya Clark

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When To Mind Your Own Business

And when to intervene.

Nov 8

When To Mind Your Own Business

Nov 8

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My Last Alcoholic Drink

I don’t remember the night before I quit drinking.

Oct 25

My Last Alcoholic Drink

Oct 25

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If I Had to Quit Drinking Again, This is What I’d Do Differently

Reflecting on the mistakes I made when I got sober.

Oct 11

If I Had to Quit Drinking Again, This is What I’d Do Differently

Oct 11

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The Best Way to Reduce Cravings

This advice sounds obvious, but are we taking it seriously?

Sep 27

The Best Way to Reduce Cravings

Sep 27

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In Defense of “Pulling a Geographic”

It’s time to rethink this classic sobriety warning.

Sep 13

In Defense of “Pulling a Geographic”

Sep 13

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Recovery Won’t Get Better Each Day

The recovery path is filled with detours and missteps.

Aug 30

Recovery Won’t Get Better Each Day

Aug 30

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My Core Strategies to Stay Alcohol-Free

After six and a half years sober, this is what keeps me going.

Aug 16

My Core Strategies to Stay Alcohol-Free

Aug 16

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Building a Fence Around Sobriety

What does it take to protect ourselves from relapsing?

Aug 2

Building a Fence Around Sobriety

Aug 2

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How Addiction Leaves Us Vulnerable

It’s not just who we hurt, but also who hurt us.

Jul 19

How Addiction Leaves Us Vulnerable

Jul 19

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Staying Sober in California

A recent trip to the west coast led to unexpected temptation.

Jul 5

Staying Sober in California

Jul 5

Benya Clark

Benya Clark

I’m a lawyer turned writer from North Carolina. I write about sobriety, mental health, and more. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter at exploringsobriety.com.

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