How I Simplified My Sobriety Journey And How You Can Too
When I had a date with fate and got sober on 9/5/16, I had no support system. Not even AA. I didn’t trust myself enough to make the right decisions, lacked faith in my own ability to persevere, and didn’t have the slightest clue how I was going to unpack a lifetime of trauma. There […]
Reconnecting To Your Mind Body Soul In Sobriety
Recovery is a humbling paradox- in unbecoming ourselves, we become ourselves. It begins by reconnecting to your mind, body, soul in sobriety- to shed all the layers of who you think you are and come into remembrance of who you are. The stories we’ve been told to believe about ourselves, if they’re toxic, lead us […]
How A Date With Fate Got Me Sober
The man who I thought was the love of my life had recently broken up with me. I wasn’t lost or even just existing. I felt like a dead woman trying to climb out of my grave. That breakup made me realize I needed to quit drinking. But I was so scared. So much of […]
How A Breakup Was The Catalyst For My Sobriety
The moment our worlds collided, time stood still. Everything finally made sense- the heartbreaks, the tears, life. They all led to the person looking back at me. My intuition warned me not to pursue anything romantically with him. In true fashion, I acted in defiance. How could I not? This was everything I’ve ever hoped […]
How I Stayed Sober Without A Support System (not even AA)
In the past seven years, I’ve made a ton of mistakes and haven’t always handled sobriety with grace. But the thing that has remained constant throughout this journey of what we call life are the practices I’ve used to keep me sober. So, I’ll be sharing with you how I simplified my sobriety journey and […]
Finding Your Worth In Sobriety
Sobriety is so liberating. But it also triggers the things we’ve been running away from. The wounds are raw. The humiliation is very real. We don’t know what we’re doing or even trust ourselves enough to make the right decisions. With these three tips to finding your worth in sobriety, you’ll begin releasing the emotional […]
The 2024 Version Of Cleen Carma
The first blog post was published on Cleen Carma back in 2018. I had no idea the type of business I wanted to create back then. I was already sober but refused to speak about it. I wasn’t ready. The pain was too raw. So I kept it lighthearted and impersonal. All I knew was […]
Slow Sober December: Make This A Holiday Season Worth Remembering
I love the holidays so much- from the 24/7 Hallmark Christmas movies, to the decor, to all the scents, and oh, the food. So I thought it would be fun to do a Slow Sober December challenge. It has a mixture of pagan and Christmas as we know it, with a dash of mindfulness. So […]
Why It’s Ok to Not Have Gratitude in Sobriety
Having gratitude in sobriety can feel overwhelming because it comes with mixed emotions. On the one hand, you know it’s good for your mental and spiritual health. Studies have even shown that gratitude can boost your immune system. But, how can you find gratitude when it feels like your world is caving in on you? […]
Feel The Holiday Magic With This Sober Survival Guide
There’s something about the magic of the holidays- you can just feel it in the air. But when you’re not sure how to stay sober during the holidays, it can feel so unnerving. Which is why you’re going to want this holistic sober survival guide. I know how stressful not drinking during the holidays can […]