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The Cozy Hour: Sober Fall Evenings Without Wine cravings fall seasons witchy hour Sep 16, 2026

The sun set before 7 pm last night. 

I know because I was standing at the kitchen sink with my hands in dishwater, and I felt it before I saw it—that little drop in my chest when the light goes gold and then gray. I felt an ache for missing my kids, who are off at college now. The newfound freedom ...

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Cravings Aren’t Cracks, They’re Invitations to Rewire brain cravings early sobriety science Jun 21, 2025

When a craving hits, your first thought might be
“What’s wrong with me?”

Let’s pause that thought right there, because cravings are not cracks in your foundation.
They’re actually invitations to rewire your brain.

Cravings Are Loops, Not Failures

Your brain is a brilliant pattern machine. It reme...

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From Temptation to Triumph: A Sober Perspective on Watching Others Indulge in Wine alcohol free drinks cravings friends friendship grief social stigma Feb 18, 2024

 

My husband and I went to City Winery for a 10,000 Maniacs show last night. After a comedy of errors in our dinner plans, we decided to eat at the venue. We did not want to be the first people at the show, so first, we enjoyed dinner in the adjoining restaurant. We got a cute little table right ne...

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