Tag Archives: Sobriety

From Atari to Instagram: Digital Addiction through the Ages

Posted on February 17, 2026 by minndixiemom

When I ventured off to college, I didn’t just begin a new chapter in my education, I plunged into what would become a 15-year cycle of insanity. But my addictive tendencies surfaced long before I took my first drink. Cookies, … Continue reading →

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My Last Drunken New Year: Cheers to Sobriety

Posted on January 1, 2025 by minndixiemom

On December 31, 2001, I was still struggling with alcohol misuse. I’d been concerned about my drinking for a while, and had even explored treatment at a local facility. I wasn’t ready, though, and convinced myself, and my husband, that … Continue reading →

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Why I Failed Dry January

Posted on January 24, 2023 by minndixiemom

Long before it was a thing, I gave Dry January my best shot. Almost every New Year, I resolved to quit drinking. Maybe not for an entire month, but almost a month. Or a couple of weeks. I fell short, … Continue reading →

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