I shared a version of this sentiment last year, but I am sharing it again – one, because we are fortunate to have so many more members of the Raising the Bar community, and two, because these issues are still very much part of our world. As a small business owner,...
The past few years have seen a drastic shift in people’s relationships with alcohol. While the pandemic led to a spike in binge drinking, it also sparked a growing interest in sobriety, especially among younger generations. But what about the people in...
I was the life of the party when I was still drinking alcohol. I was the ringleader, the cocktail shaker, the glass-filler, the rebel rouser. I felt personal responsibility for the good time of others, and somehow I felt like I had to be downing the drinks to be the...
We all know that the holiday season can be hectic. There are travel plans to figure out, menus to consider, and of course, that dreaded pre-event anxiety. That stress can feel even harder to navigate as a sober person. For many, alcohol provides a kind of security...
I remember so many times over the years where I was plagued by this concern that I wouldn’t be able to get my hands on “enough” alcohol – enough to what? Make me feel comfortable in my own skin? Dull my emotions to the point I could feel relaxed with other people and...
