Welcome to Coming Out Sober! I’m Tamar Medford, your guide through the wild ride of sobriety and self-discovery My mission is to create a safe, supportive space for those navigating sobriety and LGBTQ+ identities. I aim to inspire others by sharing my story and exploring the unique challenges we face. Together, we’ll break down barriers, challenge rigid beliefs, and celebrate living authentically. Whether it’s through personal anecdotes or reflections on societal norms, I hope to foster a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and loved.

Here, you’ll find stories from me and others about living sober and out loud. Let’s dive into the hilarious, heartbreaking, and everything in-between moments of breaking free from booze and societal norms.

I use my life experience and empathy to create vision for others to see what’s possible.

I started to question my sexuality at the age of 12. I began drinking at 14 to suppress my true self, leading to 22 years of alcoholism. After a decade of sobriety, I finally gained the courage to embrace my sexuality. My mission is to inspire others to live authentically and challenge rigid beliefs. Through personal stories and reflections, I aim to create a supportive space for those navigating sobriety and LGBTQ+ identities.

Sober Curator Fun Fact! A handful of Sober Curator Contributors identify as being in the LBGTQIA+ community. With this new Coming Out Sober! column, you will hear from multiple voices and perspectives from our Sober Curator Contributor community.