I have now attended 4 weddings as a sober señorita. Before the first one I felt like it would be this big milestone. I felt like I had to inform everyone before I went. "Just so you guys know I will NOT be binge drinking & getting shitfaced at _____'s wedding like I normally do." Although I guess it made more sense for my first sober wedding that I declare that because it was only after a month of sobriety for me.
Read MoreAfter living in Mexico for several years, this year I was excited to finally spend Independence Day in the USA. I was looking forward to having some good old fashioned American fun and to seeing a real fireworks show, as they don't have those in Cancun. Also, it was Fer's first ever 4th of July in the States, another reason to celebrate.
Read MoreIn my entry "A Year Without Alcohol" I talked about how I have been feeling all kinds of emotions since getting sober. Some of the best ones are moments of clarified happiness. This has been happening to me a lot lately and I'd thought I'd describe how it feels.I couldn't think of a better name for this feeling than the Wow Factor. It's like ...zest for life combined with beauty, happiness, and gratefulness all wrapped into one.
Read MoreSome of my latest posts have been pretty emotional and serious so I wanted to publish one that pokes some fun at sobriety. Sober people can make drinkers feel uncomfortable and sometimes they chime in with the most unusual comments. The following is a list I comprised of things you should really never say to sober people. Some have actually been said to me, others I just came up with. Drinkers..consider these next time you're around a Sober Sally.
Read MoreI've been receiving many messages and emails asking what I did to get sober. Many people have asked me if I've gone to AA or if I followed a certain step program or went to treatment. My answer might shock some. I have done none of the above. My answer is I have no sobriety secret or fool proof way to get and stay sober. I only know what worked and didn't work for me. I was not physically dependent on alcohol, therefore detox was not necessary for me. Although even if I was, in my circumstances I think I was determined and willing to deal with sobriety on my own. (This is not recommended for those who need detox. Do not endanger your health!)
Read MoreToday I am 29. OMG, oldness setting in! I'm one year away from 30, AH! Today I am also one year and one month sober. It's been one month since I published my article One Year Without Alcohol, which promptly went viral on the internet. Let me just say how crazy that is! I wanted to take a minute to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who read my article and took the time to write me a comment, a message on Facebook, a tweet, or an email. I have been so pleasantly overwhelmed by the outpouring of positive feedback I have received after sharing my story with the world. It was not easy to put into words how difficult and wonderful the last year has been, but I am so glad I did and happy that so many people felt inspired by what I had to say.
Read MoreWow I can't even believe I'm typing this! If you're reading this it's because I made it. I made it to one full year without alcohol. On May 6, 2013 I took my last drink. I will never forget how it felt. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I was tired of being the party girl, I was tired of feeling like shit, I was tired of disappointing and embarrassing my friends and loved ones. I decided I needed a big change. Trying to drink in moderation hadn't proved to be the best option for me. It never worked. Enough was enough. I tried something that I never did before - stopped drinking alcohol completely. When I started this sober journey I wasn't sure how long it would last and now I can't imagine going back to how my life was before. The positives have been plentiful and the negatives have been slim to none.
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