The Authentic AF Blog
The Spiral: From Social Drinking to Silent Struggle
This is the story of how alcohol took me to a dark place, and the first glimpse of finding my way back.
The First Steps: Early Sobriety and Relapse
This chapter of my journey explores what happens when you quit drinking but still carry the same emotional weight, and why white-knuckling it through isn’t the answer.
Breaking Free: Finding Community and Purpose
Finding freedom from alcohol began unexpectedly, but it was discovering the supportive online sober community that transformed my journey from struggle to empowerment.
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