SoberChrystal

8 Years Sober!

by SoberChrystalNovember 8, 2014November 8, 2014

As of today, I’ve been sober for 8 years. That’s 2,922 days! These yearly milestones have become increasingly exciting and significant to

by SoberChrystalMay 23, 2014March 2, 2016

The other day, I was so thrilled to see an article about me and my husband in the Bleacher Report (GO SEAHAWKS!!!);

by SoberChrystalMarch 31, 2014November 4, 2020

April is Alcohol Awareness Month per the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) . In an effort to increase

by SoberChrystalMarch 25, 2014May 2, 2014

How many people can say that recovery runs in their family? Better yet, how many people can say it and be proud

by SoberChrystalJanuary 1, 2014October 22, 2015

Happy 2014! My wish for all of my friends out there is for more peaceful and joyful moments in 2014. Only in

by SoberChrystalNovember 8, 2013January 14, 2016

Seven Years – Still Sober! Today I bask in the shock, awe and glory of having lived SEVEN years in sobriety. SEVEN???

by SoberChrystalJuly 15, 2013October 18, 2019

My biggest fear in life is that my kids will become alcoholics. This potential strikes me to the core and nags at

by SoberChrystalJune 24, 2013January 14, 2016

Summertime and sobriety may never sound like a glamorous combo to me. It’s always been my favorite time of the year. Ever

by SoberChrystalMay 21, 2013May 21, 2013

It’s been a while since I’ve made any noise – I’ve been a bit out of the recovery loop (don’t worry, I’m

by SoberChrystalFebruary 19, 2013February 20, 2013

Does an alcoholic have to hit rock bottom to get sober? The answer is no. Is it true that alcoholism doesn’t stay

by SoberChrystalJanuary 30, 2013June 28, 2013

I have been sitting on this awkward moment of peer pressure for two months now, having to continuously brush it off. Apparently,

by SoberChrystalJanuary 9, 2013May 2, 2014

Mark Twain nailed it when he said, “I can live for two months on a good complement.” I’d like to share a

by SoberChrystalDecember 11, 2012December 14, 2015

‘Tis the season to get shit-faced! The holidays – between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve in the US – can be one

by SoberChrystalJuly 9, 2012May 2, 2014

Last week it presented itself. That moment you look back on and think, “What the hell just happened? How could I let

by SoberChrystalMarch 26, 2012February 4, 2013

I dropped my dad off at rehab this weekend, hopefully marking the end of his 42 yearlong rollercoaster ride with alcohol. This

by SoberChrystalMarch 16, 2012June 28, 2013

Triggers threaten my sobriety. There will always be moments in my life where I will just want to get shit-faced drunk. I