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Benya Clark

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How People React When I Don’t Drink

I wasted far too much energy worrying about what other people would think of my sobriety.

May 9

How People React When I Don’t Drink

May 9

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Measuring Sobriety

Why it’s important to find quantifiable ways to track our growth.

Apr 25

Measuring Sobriety

Apr 25

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The Dark Thought That Keeps Me Sober

Is this the opposite of a positive mindset?

Apr 11

The Dark Thought That Keeps Me Sober

Apr 11

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Is It OK to Replace One Addiction With Another?

The answer depends on what we mean by addiction.

Mar 28

Is It OK to Replace One Addiction With Another?

Mar 28

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Sobriety and Grief

More thoughts on my grandfather’s recent passing.

Mar 14

Sobriety and Grief

Mar 14

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Was I Embarrassed by My Sobriety?

Or was I worried about something else?

Feb 28

Was I Embarrassed by My Sobriety?

Feb 28

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Jerks and Predators in the Recovery World

The people you meet in recovery aren’t always friendly.

Feb 14

Jerks and Predators in the Recovery World

Feb 14

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How Reddit Saved My Sobriety

This unlikely source of support helped me through one of the worst days of my life.

Jan 31

How Reddit Saved My Sobriety

Jan 31

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Quick Sobriety Tip #5: Connect With Other Addicts

Sobriety is much harder alone.

Jan 19

Quick Sobriety Tip #5: Connect With Other Addicts

Jan 19

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My Top Advice for Sobriety Bloggers

If you want to write about addiction, consider these recommendations.

Jan 17

My Top Advice for Sobriety Bloggers

Jan 17

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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