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Michelle Pugle

Michelle Pugle

1000 Days Without Alcohol

March 14, 2023 At midnight, my sober tracking app will change from 999 days without alcohol to 1000 days without alcohol. Years ago, I...

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7 Lessons After 730 Days Alcohol-Free (2 Year Milestone Post)

June 17, 2022 marks my 2 year soberversary from alcohol. 🥳 This is by far the longest stretch of sobriety experienced since I started...

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Why We Need to Abandon the Term "Alcohol Abuse"

We need to abandon the terms alcohol abuse. Why? Because the word "abuse" implies there's a right way- some proper way- to consume...

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6 Lessons Learned After 600 Days Without Alcohol

600 days without alcohol has taught me A LOT. Here's what you need to know.

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Why Getting Sober Isn't Enough

So many of us have this idea that when we get sober, we get better. Better at what? Everything. Better how? In all of the ways. But this...

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Discover the Benefits of Quitting Drinking

If you're anything like me, somewhere along your sober journey, you'll find yourself questioning why you started. Long ago, I wrote down...

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These Tips Can Help You Quit Drinking or Stay Sober From Alcohol

I can’t keep you sober this season. Your mom can’t keep you sober this season. Your husband can’t keep you sober this season. It’s up to...

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What Happens When You Quit Drinking Alcohol?

Here are some of the many new 'firsts' I experienced after quitting drinking alcohol. Some of these I look back at with fondness of how...

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The Pros and Cons of Dry January

Pros and cons of stopping drinking in January for Dry January.

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