Archive - Exploring Sobriety

You Deserve to Know What You're Capable Of

But you never will if you're drinking every day.

7 hrs ago • Benya Clark

You Can't Drink Your Problems Away

No matter what we tell ourselves, alcohol doesn't solve anything.

Feb 10 • Benya Clark

Stepping Off the Self-Improvement Treadmill

Not all self-improvement has the same value.

Feb 3 • Benya Clark

January 2026

After Nine Years Sober, Why Hadn't I Done This Sooner?

Earlier this month, I opened up about my sobriety in a new way.

Jan 27 • Benya Clark

Getting Sober and Letting Go of Anger

How do we know when it's time to move on?

Jan 20 • Benya Clark

3,301 Days Sober

And I got here one day at a time.

Jan 13 • Benya Clark

My Tried-and-True Strategies for Staying Sober

Through the ups and downs, I've gone nine years without a drink.

Jan 6 • Benya Clark

December 2025

Nine Years Sober

My thoughts on reaching this milestone.

Dec 30, 2025 • Benya Clark

To Quit Drinking, I Needed My Parents' Help

Thoughts on recovery and support systems.

Dec 23, 2025 • Benya Clark

Is It Hard to Date While Sober?

I'm about to find out.

Dec 16, 2025 • Benya Clark

Respecting Sober Spaces

What are the boundaries for a sober venue?

Dec 9, 2025 • Benya Clark

Building Resilience in Sobriety

Whenever anything went wrong, my first instinct was to get drunk.

Dec 2, 2025 • Benya Clark

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