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What Sobriety Feels Like After 8 Years

This is exactly why I fought so hard.

What Sobriety Feels Like After 8 Years

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Jul 4

Can Busy Work Replace Addiction?

Why I don’t recommend this approach to recovery.

Can Busy Work Replace Addiction?

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Jun 19

The Downside of Using Alcohol as a “Social Lubricant”

I told myself I needed to get drunk to have fun. But was I ever having fun in the first place?

The Downside of Using Alcohol as a “Social Lubricant”

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Jun 5

After 8 Years Sober, My Thoughts on Alcohol are Changing

But it might not be how you expect.

After 8 Years Sober, My Thoughts on Alcohol are Changing

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May 22

Everything I Know About Self-Improvement I Learned From Getting Sober

Overcoming my addiction required extraordinary perseverance.

Everything I Know About Self-Improvement I Learned From Getting Sober

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May 8

How My Quest For Perfection Sabotaged My Sobriety

I tried to live the perfect life. I should have set a realistic goal.

How My Quest For Perfection Sabotaged My Sobriety

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Apr 24

Is AI a Threat to the Addiction Recovery World?

Why the rapid proliferation of large language models scares me.

Is AI a Threat to the Addiction Recovery World?

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Apr 10

Staying Sober During Times of Stress

What I do when life is making me anxious

Staying Sober During Times of Stress

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Mar 27

Why I’ll NEVER Have Another Drink

No matter how long I stay sober, I’ll never trust myself with alcohol.

Why I’ll NEVER Have Another Drink

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Mar 13

Heavy Drinking Turned Me Ugly

Has sobriety restored my rugged good looks?

Heavy Drinking Turned Me Ugly

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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