For five years, prescribed medication helped Contributor Julianne Griffin build a life in recovery. Some people told her those years didn’t count. Inspired by Taylor Swift’s “I Did Something Bad,” the Sober Swiftie challenges the stigma that turns treatment into something people feel pressured to apologize for.
Why is it that society often labels a woman’s enthusiasm as ‘too much’? Contributor Julianne Griffin dives into this phenomenon with her latest piece, ‘Nobody Has Ever Been Allowed to Like Something This Much.’ From friendship bracelets to recovery, she shares how this judgmental gaze has shadowed her joys. Let’s celebrate our passions, no matter how big or small! What makes your heart sing—no matter what others think?
Swiftie Liftie created a fitness community where Taylor Swift fans can show up without fear of judgment or getting it wrong. Swift Steps® brings that same spirit of belonging to recovery, using Taylor’s eras as a framework for healing from addiction, disordered eating, grief and the complicated work of becoming yourself again.
Julianne Griffin, aka the Sober Swiftie, takes us down the streets of Philadelphia, sharing her journey of recovery and resilience. No canceled train or wrecked rental could stop her from dancing through life’s chaos.
Sober Curator contributor Julianne Griffin, known as The Sober Swiftie, reflects on the emotional power of Taylor Swift’s “I Can See You” through the lens of recovery, visibility, and belonging. This piece explores what it means to feel seen, supported, and reminded that even when sobriety feels lonely, you do not stand in the hallway alone.
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Founded and facilitated by Northeast Philly Peer Mentor Julianne Griffin’s, Swift Steps uses a blend of Taylor Swift’s songs, lore,…
Mike was a walk-on wide Receiver at Yale from 2001 to 2004, graduating as a history major. Although not an…
