He got sober because he had to. The drinking had started costing him things—sleep, relationships, creative flow. He wasn’t spiraling publicly. Most people would’ve said
You’re not in crisis. But something feels off. Maybe the late-night glass of wine is becoming a pattern you’re not proud of. Maybe your moods
When Sobriety Feels Quiet—and Not in a Good Way Early recovery can feel like stepping into a world that doesn’t quite know you yet. The
When you’re newly sober, everything can feel louder. Lonelier. You may have expected some relief—but what you’re feeling is emptier than you imagined. You’ve taken
When you’re in love with someone who’s using, the lines blur fast. They’re not out partying every night. They’re not trying to get high for
When the Pill That Calms You Starts to Control You You knew what anxiety felt like before the medication. It was racing thoughts, shallow breathing,
You made it to the coveted 90-day mark. You’ve sat in the therapy chairs, completed the program, earned the milestone chips. Then—somewhere after the emails,
You’ve been here before: therapy that gets close but never quite hits the mark, medications that help a little—but not in the ways you hoped.
Experiencing a mental health crisis or self-harming behavior? Please call the National Crisis Lifeline “988”
