In the past year I started telling my family and friends about my decision to stop drinking. There are still some folks I haven't had the nerve to talk to about it, but as I've shared my journey with those close to me something special started happening. People wanted to talk. Some friends wanted to … Continue reading Thoughts from a friend at 1 year sober
In honor of my first mother's day as an actual mother, I've been thinking about the conversation I'll have with my little one when she gets older about alcohol. As I've said before--this is based on my experience. I have many friends who are able to moderate their alcohol consumption and/or it doesn't have a … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: What I want to tell my daughter about alcohol
In honor of my first mother's day as an actual mother, I've been thinking about the conversation I'll have with my little one when she gets older about alcohol. As I've said before--this is based on my experience. I have many friends who are able to moderate their alcohol consumption and/or it doesn't have a … Continue reading Sober on Mother’s Day: What I want to tell my daughter about alcohol
National Park Week at the end of April had me thinking about our outdoor spaces. My parents met working together at Yosemite, and the rest is family history. Summers were spent exploring and camping at many tourist destination National Parks. Even today, much of our vacation planning is centered around NP visitations. However, since baby … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: In defense of smaller outdoor spaces
National Park Week at the end of April had me thinking about our outdoor spaces. My parents met working together at Yosemite, and the rest is family history. Summers were spent exploring and camping at many tourist destination National Parks. Even today, much of our vacation planning is centered around NP visitations. However, since baby … Continue reading In defense of smaller outdoor spaces
Today is my last day of maternity leave. In some ways it's gone by so quickly, and in others, it has felt like the longest weeks of my life. For any new parents or soon to be parents out there, here are a few things I wish I'd known in no particular order: One day … Continue reading Motherhood, Maternity Leave Ending, & Medication
Today is my last day of maternity leave. In some ways it's gone by so quickly, and in others, it has felt like the longest weeks of my life. For any new parents or soon to be parents out there, here are a few things I wish I'd known in no particular order: One day … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Motherhood, Maternity Leave Ending, & Medication
Hi Friends, I have been feeling especially blue this past week, not sure if it's pregnancy hormones, every tragedy that has been happening throughout North America (from shootings to hurricanes to earthquakes to wildfires to all of the ones I'm sure I'm missing because it feels that overwhelming right now) or just the general changing … Continue reading Beck, or the soundtrack to falling in love with your city as a teenager
Hi Friends, I have been feeling especially blue this past week, not sure if it's pregnancy hormones, every tragedy that has been happening throughout North America (from shootings to hurricanes to earthquakes to wildfires to all of the ones I'm sure I'm missing because it feels that overwhelming right now) or just the general changing … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Beck, or the soundtrack to falling in love with your city as a teenager
Hello out there, My soul is still just so heavy with the events of this past week. My heart is with the victims and families of those present at the event on Sunday night and all those who experienced trauma that evening. I try not to be political here, and all I can say is … Continue reading Miracles are Brewing… Fellow Sober Vegas Local Carly Benson
Hello out there, My soul is still just so heavy with the events of this past week. My heart is with the victims and families of those present at the event on Sunday night and all those who experienced trauma that evening. I try not to be political here, and all I can say is … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Miracles are Brewing… Fellow Sober Vegas Local Carly Benson
Hi All, Some of you emailed and some of you commented, I wanted to write a quick note to say I am physically safe here in Las Vegas and thank you so much for checking in. I want to keep this post short and informative for you all. If you are looking to donate, Steve … Continue reading Update from Vegas
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