Wanderers
Night after night, I look upon the stars, I count them as time flies by, waiting for sleep to arrive. Read More
Category: Stories of Recovery
July Letter from the Editor
The dog days of summer are upon us! And I don’t know about you, but me and my cat Eve, are staying indoors as often as we can, with the occasional beach walk to shake things up. Read More
A Letter from the Editor: June Edition
I have never really felt the need to treat Soberocity as a traditional, stuffy blog. And a “letter from the editor” seemed to me the perfect way to scream that message from the rooftops. Read More
Changing the Rockstar Narrative with Ariel Bloomer and Shawn Jump from Icon for Hire
Though we all don’t speak the same language, we often find ourselves connecting over and overcoming through one thing: music. And within these uncertain times, there’s nothing more than the world needs than new ways and tactics to keep pushing forward — this is the work being done by Ariel Bloomer and Shawn Jump, founders of Icon for Hire. Read More
Recovery is the New Black: Sobriety Journey with Michelle Smith
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, here is the founder of Recovery is the New Black, Michelle Smith. As a podcaster, TEDx speaker, author, certified mental health and addictions counselor, Michelle uses her platform in order to provide individuals with the best guidance and practices in order for them to begin their own journey towards sobriety. Read More
Demi Lovato Opens Up About Strokes and Heart Attack
Demi Lovato has long been a major voice in the sober world. Her transparency and honesty about her experiences with drug use have shed light on topics many celebrities would never dare go. Read More
I Don’t Know How
I’ll be the first to admit, That I don’t know how to love me. I always try to smother others in love, Give them all of me… Read More
Holiday Shopping
Amazing, the world didn’t end. I’m still standing here. She’s still helping me. She didn’t make a face, just kept going. Read More
12-Step and Non-12-Step Approaches to Recovery: What’s the Difference?
How do we know when it’s a beautiful day? What makes us say so? I stood on the lawn the other evening and wondered. Why was I responding so deeply, why was I so moved? And why did I feel so much lighter, like a burden had been lifted? Read More
Coming Back From A Relapse: The Do’s and The Don’ts
When a relapse happens, it’s normal to feel like your entire world has been shattered. You may feel angry and ashamed of yourself. You may believe that you’ve let both yourself and your loved ones down, and you’re probably worried that you won’t be able to regain back the trust you worked so hard to build. Read More
Wise Words from Our Brand Ambassador: Jennifer Gimenez
Soberocity is a community in which doesn’t just discuss living a life of sobriety, but has individuals involved who have struggled with sobriety themselves. We don’t just encourage our audience to live a sober life… Read More
The Garden
I was in the garden when I heard Mama yell out that supper was ready. The summer evening had a pinkish tint as the shadows grew larger around me. I felt calm when I smelled the honeysuckle and lilac dance through the air. Read More