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I got sober – so why don’t I feel better?
An explanation of 'PAWS', the slow, behind-the-scenes process of your central nervous system recalibrating after you stop drinking.
July 5, 2026 – 5 comments
You're not a bad person, you're addicted....
But the problem is, if you let yourself down often enough, break promises you’ve made to yourself constantly and often act in a manner you wish you wouldn’t – you do start to believe that you are.
June 24, 2026 – 20 comments
Sobriety Chat: Edith
Listen to Māori Cook Islander Edith talk about dealing with childhood neglect, learning how to honour anger and the work she does now helping others - particularly those in the Pacifica community.
June 19, 2026 – 8 comments
Sober Story: Jane
"I think my intent was to disappear myself, or to reach some plateau where I’d feel great and recapture some of the fun I used to have in my 20s."
June 15, 2026 – 5 comments
Why you should join our community!!
Read this to understand how our site works, we want you to get he most out of it!
June 15, 2026 – 7 comments
Golden Milk
This 'hug in a mug' contains many powerful spices including turmeric and ginger.
June 11, 2026
Stages of Change
Despite the complexity of addiction, there is a known path that people follow as they work to change habits. This article offers an overview of each phase of the Stages of Change model. The articles below explore each phase in detail with input from Living Sober members who have shared their lived experience of change.
June 5, 2026 – 3 comments
When heavy drinking is normal (Pre-Contemplation)
At Pre-Contemplation, the negative consequences are real and impactful, but you're not clearly seeing them yet.
June 5, 2026 – 1 comment
When the worries begin (Contemplation)
Contemplation comes before any concrete plans are formed or moves to change are made, but things are definitely starting to shift internally.
June 5, 2026