There is no right way to get and stay sober.

Some use AA. Some use coaches. Some go to therapy and listen to podcasts. Some read quit lit. And some white knuckle it. But it is not your place to tell someone how they SHOULD do this sober journey.

This is pretty self-explanatory, but I'm going to elaborate a bit. At the beginning of my sober journey, I was open to going to AA. I resisted at first, but I went because it's always good to TRY different tools and see what resonates with you.

I went to different meetings/locations, etc., and it just wasn't my thing, and that's OK. We live in a world full of CHOICES, and that includes how someone wants to heal and get sober.

The reason why I became a Certified Professional Recovery Coach was to give options and choices to others so that they didn't feel there was only one path.

If you know my story, then you know my therapist (who I still go to and credit a lot of my sobriety to) kept pushing AA, and all I wanted was a different option. Thankfully in the last few years, there have been resources and options that are EVERYWHERE. Seriously everywhere. From coaches to courses to challenges. There is something for everyone. And to me, that is the greatest thing that has come out of this sober curious movement and people sharing their stories of addiction.

Don't ever let anyone tell you how you SHOULD get and stay sober. You know you best, and you know what will work for you in the long run.

With that said, if you've been trying to get sober on your OWN and it hasn't stuck for you yet, then I encourage you to check out the Confidently Be Alcohol-Free - 60 Day Challenge starting June 1st. 60 days of support, accountability, and knowledge to break the habit loop, gain confidence in saying NO to alcohol, ditch the crippling anxiety that's been waking you up at 3 am, and so much more. Click here for more information and to sign up!

This is the LAST round for the foreseeable future, maybe EVER, so if you've been watching from the sideline, NOW is the time. If something is stopping you and you need to ask questions or work through your fear. Message me (@alysonpremo), and we can chat!