The Sober Scoop
Welcome to The Sober Scoop [previously Hold My Drink], where model and creator, India Gants, gives advice and shares vulnerable stories about getting sober and staying sober. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday!
The Sober Scoop
How to tell people you're getting sober
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Telling people you're getting sober is one of the most frustrating and difficult things in early sobriety, so today, I'm providing some tips for "coming out" as sober.
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Timestamps:
00:00 — Why is "Sober" even a word? Returning to our natural state
03:45 — The social stigma of being a "non-drinker" vs. a "non-smoker"
07:20 — Why I hate the word "Alcoholic" and the power of labels
11:05 — How to handle the "Why aren't you drinking?" question
14:30 — The "I'm not drinking tonight" vs. "I don't drink" distinction
18:15 — Why you don't owe anyone an explanation for your sobriety
22:10 — Sobriety as a personal journey of self-discovery and peace