Author: Amy Liz Harrison

Sober Curator Amy Liz Harrison is diving into some of her first major social experiences after finding sobriety and how nerve-racking it can be. From the first time she attended a U2 concert to a number of corporate events with her husband, Amy struggled to deal with her discomfort around alcohol and a fear of relapse. Knowing how mentally draining these experiences can be, Amy shares a few practical tips to help you navigate these sobriety firsts. RECOVERY PODCASTLAND: There are so many solid, binge-worthy podcasts out there. But with new episodes coming out weekly, it’s impossible to keep up. The…

Awkward moments. We’ve all been there, right? Wardrobe malfunctions, uncontrollable diarrhea of the mouth, various bodily mishaps—these things humble us in new ways when we get sober. We no longer have alcohol to blame and (gasp) we get to feel ALL our uncomfortable feelings. The more we embrace embarrassment, the easier it gets. Awkward moments right-size us. We learn to laugh at ourselves, which allows us to see ourselves through a fresh lens. As our self-acceptance grows, we realize not only are we surviving…but we are thriving. Back at the end of March, we asked YOU, our dear sober readers, to…

“We all have defining moments that shape our lives. One of mine was spending the night in jail after a DUI in 2011. I was at my lowest point – raw and broken. It felt like my life was over, but what I didn’t know then was that actually just beginning.” – Amy Liz Harrison Join best-selling author Amy Liz Harrison as she chats about being a sober mom of 8, deconstruction of faith while in recovery, and other family adventures in travel. New episodes every week, so please subscribe to the show and join in Amy’s journey from jail…

Being newly sober is tough and you can feel like it’s an uphill climb for many days. As a friend, family member, or support person for an NSP (A newly sober person), it can be so difficult to know what to say and how to hold space. Here are some suggestions of things to say, and later, some things to avoid saying. Suggestions of what to say to an NSP: 1. “I’m Always Here for You.” 2. “You’re Brave.” 3. “You’re Strong.” 4. “I’m just here to listen if you want to talk.” 5. “You’re Such a Fighter.” 6. “I’m…