Exploring Sobriety

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Why Is It So Hard to Quit Drinking?
It's never easy to explain to a non-addict why sobriety is such a struggle.
Sep 9 • 
Benya Clark
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Alcohol Never Actually Helped Me Relax
Confronting one of the biggest lies that we tell ourselves about addiction.
Sep 2 • 
Benya Clark
3

August 2025

"I Don't Want My Entire Life to Revolve Around Sobriety."
Was this a reasonable fear, or was I just searching for an excuse?
Aug 26 • 
Benya Clark
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My Lonely Life as a Drunk
(And as a recovering alcoholic.)
Aug 19 • 
Benya Clark
4
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Practical Advice for Staying Sober
Rapid fire tips and tricks that helped me quit drinking.
Aug 12 • 
Benya Clark
4
Creating a Sobriety Management Routine
What will you do when things go wrong?
Aug 5 • 
Benya Clark
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July 2025

Getting Comfortable Talking About Sobriety
To quit an addiction, you have to learn to talk about it.
Jul 29 • 
Benya Clark
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A Simple Explanation For Addiction?
Not so fast!
Jul 22 • 
Benya Clark
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What Sobriety Feels Like After 8 Years
This is exactly why I fought so hard.
Jul 15 • 
Benya Clark
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What's the Point of Life? Happiness? Success? Or Something Else Entirely?
And can sobriety help us get there?
Jul 8 • 
Benya Clark
4
Can Busy Work Replace Addiction?
Why I don't recommend this approach to recovery.
Jul 1 • 
Benya Clark
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June 2025

Maintaining Sobriety in Times of Uncertainty
Changing plans but staying sober.
Jun 24 • 
Benya Clark
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