Author Archives: Stephanie

Over the last few weeks, I have reconnected with a book that I read years ago titled, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. I have found that when making a big behavior change or embarking on some kind of wellness journey, these agreements can be practiced and helpful along the way. Below are the […]

Last week, I attended a Daring Way workshop. It spoke to all things shame, vulnerability, joy, belonging, and compassion. It was an incredible two days. (If it were socially acceptable, I would so be a walking billboard of Brene Brown quotes.) During the workshop, I recalled a time during my teenage years where I learned […]

Having solid people in your life makes the hard things more manageable. It is a gift to have friends who love you, believe in you and support you. My friendships are treasured and in no way taken for granted. I feel incredibly lucky to have some real gems in my life. A few have been […]

Hello Road to Sobertown family. I am excited to share that I have asked family and friends to share their thoughts and feelings about my past drinking and my choice to work towards not drinking at all. It is important to me to hear from others and I feel this will be a very enlightening […]

This past weekend was the 47th birthday of my late sister in law, who passed away three years ago. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of her or wish things could have been different. On any given day, I can remember her, smile and have compassion for her, and […]

Months ago, I was about to write a blog called Sober Glow: When the Hell Are You Showing Up? Honestly, when I started on this Road to Sobertown back in May, I thought I would instantly feel amazing, my skin would look radiant overnight and the excess weight would just melt right off this middle […]

This morning, I saw a quote by Toni Morrison, “You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.” I loved this so much and this quote just spoke to me. It reminded me of a recent experience I had while away with my family last week. In the past, my […]

***This blog comes fresh from my brain as if it were a diary entry. I beg forgiveness that this entry is not edited for grammar and spelling or even laid out in a way that may make sense. Additionally, I have Hamilton on my brain anytime I think of something to write about, a phrase […]

It’s fall 2008 and I am out to dinner with some girlfriends sipping on wine and eating as much cheese fondue and bread as the elastic waistband would permit. During our evening together I am sharing with them how I am angry all the time for no good reason. As I woke up each morning, […]

Well, Aladdin is starting at the Kennedy Center soon and I have that soundtrack on repeat. I freaking love the music from Aladdin. It only seemed fitting that “A Whole New World” is what comes to mind when I think about this past family vacation. I did not drink AT ALL for the first time […]