Hi, I'm Jess!

​I'm a millennial mom who has been sober for a few years. I started my sober curious journey around the time I became a mom. I questioned my relationship with alcohol, wondering if it was actually making my life harder. With major sleep deprivation and the chaos of young kids, it was easy to turn to alcohol as "self-care." What I didn't realize was that it wasn't helping my stress levels or anxiety, and it was making the little sleep I did get even less effective.

 

My drinking levels fell within the "recommended amount," and I wasn't blacking out or driving drunk. So according to the internet, I didn't have a problem. Yet, there were so many times I thought to myself that I should cut back. Thoughts of alcohol consumed me... am I drinking too much? how many drinks have I had this week? am I waking up in the middle of the night because of alcohol? Moderation never worked for me, it took up too much headspace and was simply exhausting. One year, after completing Dry January, I decided to continue being alcohol-free. And I never stopped. Read more about my story here.

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The journey was long, and confusing. Our society LOVES alcohol, and it is hard to go against the grain. There is a stigma associated with sobriety; people assume that you have a problem if you're not drinking (isn't that weird?). I created this website as a source of support for others in my position. I've put together all of the information I learned, and am ready to guide you on your journey. If you're considering sobriety or you're on a sober curious journey, keep going. Trust me, it's worth it.