You Don’t Need It To Get Worse First (Sober Curious)
Waiting for rock bottom before you change your drinking? You don't need it to get worse first. Here's why wanting to change is reason enough.

Waiting for rock bottom before you change your drinking? You don't need it to get worse first. Here's why wanting to change is reason enough.

Struggling with wine cravings? Discover why alcohol isn't the real need — and how understanding what you're craving can transform your alcohol-free journey.

Missing drinking sometimes? It's not a sign you made the wrong choice. Learn why your brain only remembers the highlight reel — and how to watch the whole movie.

You’ve had a long day. Your brain has had approximately 77,000 tabs open. And then 5pm arrives: “God, I need a glass of wine.” Here’s why stress makes us crave wine, and what to do instead.

If I could send a text message back to myself on Day One, it would not be long or complicated. It would simply be a reminder that everything was going to be okay, even though at the time it felt anything but okay.

Thinking about taking a break from alcohol but not sure it's worth it? Here's what the science - and hundreds of women in midlife - say actually happens when you stop drinking for 30 days.
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