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The Blog Formerly Known as Maintaining Mama

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The Gray Area of Not Drinking

But what about that space between gray area drinking and… whatever comes after? This is the gray area of not drinking. And, like gray area drinking, it’s an uncomfortable place to be (even without the hangovers!).

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Acute AF Gratitude

At 1,167 days alcohol-free, I often take my sobriety for granted. But then there are moments where the gratitude I feel for my sobriety is acute and profound.

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