By Natalie Arroyo Camacho, Contributing Writer When my parents emigrated from Mexico to the United States, they were intent on instilling their motherland’s customs in their future children. One way they did this was through our stomachs. They, of course, always whipped up Mexican food at home. They also pulled over to get us fresh…
Whether you’re sober curious or fully committed to living life alcohol-free, the big city has myriad pastimes that don’t require drinking to have fun. Here are a few ideas I tried for myself and strongly encourage you to, too. 5 Sober Activities in NYC Trying a sound bath at The OHM Center New York City’s…
Truthfully, I am still trying to figure out how to have fun as a sober person. My former pastime used to be spending all night at bars every weekend. Now, I’m faced with trying to figure out what I actually like to do. Here’s the thing about drugs and alcohol: they are so fucking easy….
Sometimes, staying sober can be really fucking hard—it’s really all about taking it one day at a time. It’s helpful to lean on others who have been through the same journey. I have found that reading inspirational sobriety quotes from others who have been through it has been immensely helpful. 22 Inspirational Sobriety Quotes Why…
Two weeks ago, I wrote about my struggle with alcohol, my rock bottom moment, and my five months of sobriety. While it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, there have been many things that have helped me stay sober since I first hopped on this ride in April. For me, staying sober has required three…
I will be eight months sober this week. I’m determined to make it to one year sober, and I can’t help but thank non-alcoholic beers for all of my success thus far. Truthfully, I really don’t think I would have been able to make it to eight months without the help of all the non-alcoholic…
I went on a press trip to Nantucket in late June. I was two months sober and excited to head to the bougie island of Lily Pulitzer, lobster rolls, and loaded summer vacationers. It was one of many press trips I’d been on in my eight years as an editor. But was the first time…
I went to the hospital for a hangover 136 days ago. Yes, I know what you’re thinking: the hospital for a hangover? How much of a loser are you, Daley? Up until that point, I’d had about a million hangovers over the last ten years, but this one felt different. The Hangover On a Friday…