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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.
Who doesn't drink alcohol?
Can you believe that I don’t touch any alcohol ever?
August 26, 2023 – 6 comments
18 Grateful Sobriety Moments
I love that I am fully alert in every conversation I have.
August 13, 2023 – 10 comments
A weekend away
You know that thing when you go away for the weekend and you want to make it ‘special’ so you get ‘special’ booze (i.e.
July 26, 2023 – 6 comments
"Would you like to sample some wine?"
The lady at the supermarket was very cheerful as she asked me this question.
June 18, 2023 – 14 comments
Convincing other people we have a problem...
It’s hard sometimes to convince other people that we have a problem with booze.
May 3, 2023 – 13 comments
Getting Sober vs Living Sober
Getting sober and living sober are two very different things.
April 11, 2023 – 12 comments
Brain retraining
I talk about this often, how I had to do a lot of really hard work retraining my brain when I first got sober.
March 12, 2023 – 10 comments
Getting used to being a non-drinker
I went out with a bunch of girlfriends recently.
February 25, 2023 – 9 comments
I travel with teabags
It was midnight at the party and someone said “I’m putting the jug on, does anyone want a hot drink?”.
January 26, 2023 – 10 comments
Never Again
I remember just before I hit 90 days sober being asked if I’d ever drink again.
November 19, 2022 – 14 comments