Your Sober Sister from Another Mister

Because sobriety is in, and I'm the kind of gal who is always down for a frink (fun drink).

If you haven’t seen the term “sober curious” bandied about online, let me break it down for you. Essentially, there is a growing number of individuals that have chosen to quit (used loosely!) drinking. For some, this may mean drinking less regularly, and others foregoing alcohol altogether.

I’ll be honest, I do, occasionally, drink when out with friends (I’m of age!), but I don’t care, really, for drinking all that much.

Which some may say is lame, but I say "my liver is happily intact!" 

I kid, I kid. So long as you are not hurting yourself or others, a drink or two is not all that bad. (Re: Nonnamaxxing, the Mediterranean diet suggests that you consume a glass of red wine a day, and its adherents are, reportedly, living to 100!) 

That said, as a young woman (still in college!), it’s a relief to know that a “good time” is not predicated on alcohol consumption. 

I've always been a bit wary of alcohol’s inebriating effects and, honestly, it’s just not my jam. Plus, when I started college, my mom had given me a set of drink spike tests, so I was sufficiently scared sober. I'd like to note, it is absolutely not fair that women have to be so aware of the actions of others – that we must always be looking over our shoulders – but, because I don’t care for the taste of alcohol either, I’ve found it a bit easier to be “sober curious.”

So, while there are health benefits to choosing sobriety (better sleep, better mental health), I most appreciate the movement’s normalization of good ol’ sober fun.

If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, please know help is available.

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