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You got sober; what will you do to keep your hands busy? 

And no, you don’t have to take up knitting. Although, if you enjoy it, get your knit on, homie!

Art therapy is a technique rooted in the idea that creative expression can foster healing and mental well-being. You may be the next Sober Picasso, or you may be the next big Pinterest Fail. Either way, you’re creatively creating something with your hands and expanding your mind. That’s a great way to relieve stress and express your feelings.

Are you addicted to pinning? Make sure to follow along with us on Pinterest. Crafting is not your jam, but you may love to read. Head to our #QUITLIT section and see what we’ve been reading.

In this installment of Unpolished, Christy explores the quiet, accumulated “micro-shames” that teach women to hide the parts of themselves labeled too loud, too messy, too fierce, too soft, too much, or not enough. Through the lens of authenticity, sobriety, and creative practice, she invites readers to begin reclaiming the pieces of themselves they were taught to minimize.