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...

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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!

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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