A 10-week series of essays exploring the real challenges of quitting drinking—from anxiety to identity crisis—and the practices that make sobriety possible.
The sober creative? I’m down with that. Catchy, too. You have some good points here. I experienced them all, seven years ago. And still do at times. Just missed pointing out withdrawal. Many don’t realize that daily drinking can lead to withdrawal symptoms. And true alcohol withdrawal is extremely dangerous, and can be fatal. I experienced withdrawal first hand, many times. It’s brutal and unrelenting. And I wish there was more education into how dangerous it is!
Right! I craving becomes so strong you end up having too much when you do it. Thank you for sharing and also doing really important work to bring awareness. MutedCulture? Great name. 🙌🏻
Thanks for writing this, it clarifys a lot. You really hit on the deeper, unsaid struggles. I wonder if these 'pain points' are also crucial data points for building stronger internal frameworks.
Absolutely! I 100% agree you are nailing it with that statement. Alcohol is just one tool to “cope” with deeper issues.
I’m going to do my best and speak through personal experience, so I make sure to say that this information is about exploring what works for them. I just dropped the first week today if you have a chance to check that out as well.
Thank you for sharing @myisha t hill <3
The sober creative? I’m down with that. Catchy, too. You have some good points here. I experienced them all, seven years ago. And still do at times. Just missed pointing out withdrawal. Many don’t realize that daily drinking can lead to withdrawal symptoms. And true alcohol withdrawal is extremely dangerous, and can be fatal. I experienced withdrawal first hand, many times. It’s brutal and unrelenting. And I wish there was more education into how dangerous it is!
Right! I craving becomes so strong you end up having too much when you do it. Thank you for sharing and also doing really important work to bring awareness. MutedCulture? Great name. 🙌🏻
Thanks Josh!!! Appreciate the support. How you check out some of my work. Sober tribe being built from the farthest corners. That’s what it’s about.
Thanks for writing this, it clarifys a lot. You really hit on the deeper, unsaid struggles. I wonder if these 'pain points' are also crucial data points for building stronger internal frameworks.
Absolutely! I 100% agree you are nailing it with that statement. Alcohol is just one tool to “cope” with deeper issues.
I’m going to do my best and speak through personal experience, so I make sure to say that this information is about exploring what works for them. I just dropped the first week today if you have a chance to check that out as well.
https://thesobercreative.substack.com/p/week-1-persistent-anxiety-in-sobriety - I really love the format and hope it’s helpful to as many as possible.
Thank you for connecting!
A wonderful series with important topics. Thanks for doing this, Josh.
It’s great to hear they are, thank you Maria! My pleasure. 💛