# Exploring Sobriety

A weekly series of essays about addiction and recovery. Reflections on a sober life free from drugs and alcohol.

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## [The End of "Exploring Sobriety"](https://exploringsobriety.substack.com/p/the-end-of-exploring-sobriety)

_2026-07-21 · Benya Clark_

Goodbye, for now.

## [Weird Reactions to Sobriety](https://exploringsobriety.substack.com/p/weird-reactions-to-sobriety)

_2026-07-14 · Benya Clark_

I'm never sure what someone will say when they find out I don't drink.

## [The Tiny World of an Alcoholic](https://exploringsobriety.substack.com/p/the-tiny-world-of-an-alcoholic)

_2026-07-07 · Benya Clark_

I spent most of my time within a one-bedroom apartment.

## [Is Sobriety Boring?](https://exploringsobriety.substack.com/p/is-sobriety-boring)

_2026-06-30 · Benya Clark_

It certainly feels so at first.

## [Why I Stopped Watching Shows About Sobriety](https://exploringsobriety.substack.com/p/why-i-stopped-watching-shows-about)

_2026-06-23 · Benya Clark_

I used to find comfort in these plots, but not anymore.

## [How Can You Help Someone Get Sober?](https://exploringsobriety.substack.com/p/how-can-you-help-someone-get-sober)

_2026-06-16 · Benya Clark_

My attempt to reverse engineer a solution.

## [My Latest Sobriety Fear](https://exploringsobriety.substack.com/p/my-latest-sobriety-fear)

_2026-06-09 · Benya Clark_

I never thought this would be a problem until it happened to a friend.

## [What Percentage of People are Addicts?](https://exploringsobriety.substack.com/p/what-percentage-of-people-are-addicts)

_2026-06-02 · Benya Clark_

The real number will probably surprise you.

## [Did I Waste My Entire Twenties?](https://exploringsobriety.substack.com/p/did-i-waste-my-entire-twenties)

_2026-05-26 · Benya Clark_

Overcoming regret through sobriety.

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## [Leaving My Career to Protect My Sobriety](https://exploringsobriety.substack.com/p/leaving-my-career-to-protect-my-sobriety)

_2026-05-19 · Benya Clark_

To overcome addiction, I had to make tough decisions.