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TSD Issue #17: Staying Sober on Long Weekends

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

The Sober Daily

Welcome to your occasional sip of sober!

Holidays and long weekends can be daunting when it comes to staying sober.

So many people see these breaks as a chance to drink and "relax" as much as possible. But we're smarter than that. We know there's so much more to enjoy and so many better ways to relax!

Quote

> “Everyone is missing out on something all of the time.” ― Kate Bee, You’re Not Missing Out: Sober Holiday Myths​

read

Blog Post

> How Long Weekends like Labor Day Can Actually Be Fun Sober | Drew Powell, Valiant Living​
While long weekends may seem like a real treat, for someone who is trying to stay sober, holidays and 3-day weekends can be a huge source of fear. Having too much time on one’s hands can become a real problem for someone who is trying to stay sober. Read more →​

LISTEN

Podcast Episode

> Staying Sober This Labor Day | Damon Frank, The Recovered Life Show​
Damon & Kristina talk about staying sober this Labor Day and share some helpful tips for those nervous about relapse. Listen here →

WATCH

YouTube Episode

> HOW I STAYED SOBER THROUGH A HOLIDAY WEEKEND: Make A Plan (My Tips And Tricks That Worked For Me) | Sober DJ​
The Sober DJ gives his opinion on how to handle a holiday weekend in the real world. You might agree with him. You might not. Watch here →

YouTube Episode

> You’re Not Missing Out: Sober Holiday Myths | Kate Bee​
Kate often hear from people struggling to get their heads around the idea of an alcohol-free holiday. They’re worried that they’re going to be missing out if they stay sober during their trip. She has a totally different perspective on ‘missing out’ she shares in this video... It might just help you see things in a different light. Watch here →

engage

Events

> Sober Labor Day Events​
Google "sober labor day events" or "sober labor day events near me" to find events in your area. Search here →

Have a lovely, fun-filled weekend!

If you have a resource to share (or comments/suggestions), send to: sarah@thesoberdaily.com

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​Sarah Sandidge​
​The Sober Daily

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