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Here Lotta Dann writes on topics inspired by discussions taking place within the Living Sober community, and on themes that arise for her as she moves through her own sober life.
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
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
Where do I start? Ideas for cutting out alcohol
Check out these ideas and add your own in the comments
June 3, 2026 – 6 comments
Radical Acceptance Coping Statements
Check out this infographic full of powerful mantras for when life feels hard.
May 10, 2026 – 1 comment
Recognising Peer Support
Proud to get my formal registration and accreditation!
April 22, 2026 – 7 comments
Soberversaries
Celebrating a sobriety milestone? It might not be all that you expect...
April 14, 2026 – 12 comments
It's hard work
Many people find being a human so hard that they turn daily to brain bending liquids to help them cope.
March 30, 2026 – 18 comments
The Gift of Desperation
"Without that desperation I doubt I would have maintained the willingness to go through the rough transition to living sober."
March 8, 2026 – 17 comments
Drinking Dreams
Every single drinking dream I’ve ever had has felt incredibly real.
March 3, 2026 – 4 comments
Relaxation triggers
We need things that aren't alcohol to help relax us in the evening. These are some of mine, what are yours?
February 2, 2026 – 12 comments