sobriety | Beyond Sober

Sep 30, 20224 min read

Songwriting, storytelling and sobriety: Zach Moss

Zach Moss has stories to share. As he slid into the seat across from me for this interview, I could see them in the expressive way he...

Sep 20, 20228 min read

FUN IN SOBRIETY: Let the good times roll

Learning how to have fun in sobriety, without drinks or drugs, was a process. The good news? I wrote a shortcut for you. Go forth and enjoy!

Aug 11, 20225 min read

Things I learned from experiencing a relapse

Relapse is often part of many recovery stories, and it's nothing to be ashamed of. I relapsed multiple times - and I learned a lot.

Aug 2, 20222 min read

Growth, Groaning, and Google: Presenting Beyond Sober!

One of the things we seem to discuss a lot in sobriety and recovery is growth. Personal growth. Emotional growth. Spiritual growth and...

Apr 28, 20223 min read

Magic, Motherhood and Milestones

My youngest child believes me to be a wizard. My oldest child confirms it. They can’t quite determine how I know all the things, both...

Mar 16, 20224 min read

So...WTF is self-care?

C’mon. We’re all wondering. Self-care. It’s a term we hear bandied about the internet, in books, in apps, in therapy – but what THE HECK...

Mar 6, 20224 min read

Singing in sobriety – REAL loud and proud!

Whenever I was asked as a child, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I had an immediate answer, straight from the heart, at the...

Feb 28, 20223 min read

We ARE the weirdos, mister.

A couple of us swaggy gals recently attended the Oddities and Curiosities Expo here in our hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. What a...

Feb 23, 20222 min read

ReTREAT yo’self! Where in the world are the Sober Swag gals?

R-E-T-R-E-A-T! Find out what it means to me…(sung to the tune of the beloved Aretha Franklin song ‘bout a little respect). We’ll be...

Nov 8, 20212 min read

Giving and Receiving

“Self esteem comes from esteemable actions.” We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Michele R, outreach coordinator for the...

Oct 26, 20212 min read

Anchor of Hope: Sober Living

Good morning fellowship! Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with Josh Bone, owner of Anchor of Hope Sober Living here in Charlotte,...