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Hello, and welcome to my Medium profile! It’s been over half a year since I wrote an “about me” post, so I figured it was time for an update. …
I’m a lawyer and teacher from North Carolina. I write about sobriety, mental health, running, and more. Buy me a “coffee” at ko-fi.com/benyaclark.
Reflecting on my first (and last) year as a full-time blogger.
My History as a Blogger
I started blogging as a hobby in October 2018. I had plenty of prior experience writing, including in professional and academic settings, but I had never blogged before.
Over the next two years, blogging became one of my favorite hobbies. I wrote once or twice a week, and to my…
And starting a new business.
2021 has been an absolutely insane year for me on Medium. I became a full-time writer this year, and my blog here on Medium became my main writing project.
This year, I’ve written hundreds of posts, gained over ten thousand new followers, and connected with readers all around the world…
Personal Essay
My drinking habit wouldn’t have made for a very exciting novel.
A Boring Life
I’m sober now, but I used to get drunk essentially every single night. I was a so-called “high-functioning” alcoholic: I went to school and had a job, both of which I’d get through completely sober. …
Welcome to the weekly Exploring Sobriety newsletter! I hope your week is off to a great start.
Last week was extremely busy for me, so I wrote a lot less than usual. I’ve been cutting down on my writing schedule a bit over these past couple of weeks, and I’m…
Flashback
The star actor quit drinking 17 years ago.
Today, I wanted to share a post that I wrote near the beginning of this year: Why Bradley Cooper Got Sober.
Why Bradley Cooper Got Sober
The star of “The Hangover” hasn’t had a drink since he was 29.
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I’ve written about a lot of sober celebrities this year, but Cooper is one of the stars whose story resonated with me the strongest. …
Flashback
I tried to talk myself into a relapse.
My Own Worst Enemy
I think that when it comes to getting sober, many alcoholics are their own worst enemy. I know for sure that I was.
I had been a heavy drinker for ten years when I finally quit. Even though I was totally exhausted by my addiction, there was still a big…
Personal Essay
Was this the most difficult part of overcoming my addictions?
In the past five years, I’ve overcome two major addictions: drinking and smoking cigarettes. If you’re familiar with my blog, you already know that I’ve written about both subjects extensively. (I like to write a short post about sobriety nearly every day.)
Despite writing about addiction and sobriety so often…
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Here’s a question for anyone who has quit an addiction: Does it ever feel like, despite quitting, your life hasn’t gotten any better? If so, I can assure you that you’re not alone. I went through those feelings for about a year…
