Notes From Our Founders
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No, I Didn't Drink at My Wedding
By Vanessa Royle
“So I know you don’t drink anymore, but you’re going to drink at your wedding, right?” I heard this question over and over during my year and a half engagement. And when I answered, “No, I’m not planning to drink...
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My Quit-Lit Book Recommendations
By Vanessa Royle
In the months after I quit drinking, I dove into the world of “quit-lit”—the genre of books focused on sobriety, sober curiosity, and the role of alcohol in society. These books helped me come to terms with the reasons behind...
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Don't Get Spooked By Sober October
By Vanessa Royle
It’s officially Sober October! Started in 2014 in the UK as a fundraising campaign for cancer research, Sober October has become a bona fide movement and is here to stay. I first participated in Sober October five years ago. I...
