The holiday season is one of the most alcohol-centric times of the year. From work parties and family gatherings to festive dinners and social events, alcohol is often everywhere—and heavily normalized. For many people, this increased exposure alone leads to drinking more than usual.

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I used to do a lot of drinking when I got home from time away. 

I had a sunken feeling of being home. It felt like Sunday Scaries on steroids. I never knew what to do with myself. I didn’t know how to end the “good timing”. I didn’t know how to transition back to real life.

I didn’t really wan...

Almost everyone I know has the same fear when they quit drinking.

Fear of not being fun anymore. 

I had the same fear. 

My identity was wrapped up in being a party girl. A class clown. A drinker. 

I had never met anyone sober and I certainly would never want to hang out with anyone that didn't d...