The SOBER Desi

Welcome to MY LITTLE SOBER corner of the INTERNET

The Sober Desi was established in April of 2021 as a way to support and share my own sobriety journey. We have now become a community of 13,000 sober and sober curious people around the world. I’m always here for my people so please reach out if you ever had any questions or are looking for guidance with your own journey.

Dry January Guided Journal ~

Dry January Guided Journal ~

I have designed a 31 Day Guided Journal to help support you through dry January. If you find this useful, please feel free to share this with friends.

MY Favorite ALCOHOL Alternatives

  • Tequila

    Seedlip Notas De Agave

    Ritual Tequila Alternative

    Lyre’s Agave Blanco

    Spiritless Jalisco

  • Gin

    Seedlip Garden 108

    Ritual Gin Alternative

    Lyre’s Dry London Spirit

    Pentire Adrift

  • Whiskey

    Spiritless Kentucky 74

    Ritual Whiskey Alternative

    Lyre’s American Malt

    Free Spirits Bourbon

  • Vodka

    Amass Riverine

    Seedlip Grove 42

    CleanCo Clean V

  • Beer

    Athletic Brewing

    Go Brewing

    Heineken Zero

    Best Day Brewing

  • Wine

    Tost

    Gruvi

    Fre Brut

    Gieson

Let’s get MILD

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They ARE Not My EXCUSE to drink, They ARE MY Reason Why I DON’T

Frequently Asked QUESTIONS

  • Sobriety was the only choice for me. Moderation didn’t work. Alcohol was a main character in my life and it was time for us to full break up. Even though my drinking problem didn’t look anything like the rock bottom we’ve seen in media for decades, it was just that—problem drinking. An addiction and dependency to a substance we are raised to believe isn’t a drug.

  • Rarely, my husband will nurse a beer socially, but even he prefers a NA beer these days.

  • I did not. AA was created by men under religious precepts so long ago that it didn’t relate to me today. I chose to use apps like Reframe and read sober literature to educate myself the best I could.

  • My sobriety date is January 3, 2021. It started as Dry January and then I just never wanted to go back because I felt free … finally.

  • Mocktails aren’t for everyone. For some, it can be trigerring and influence relapse. For me, it was a savior. It allowed me to have that placebo effect without having a sugary drink. I also actually enjoyed the taste or mojitos and margaritas etc so I am happy I can still enjoy a social drink with my friends without the alcohol.

  • My all time favorite is Holly Whitaker’s “Quit Like A Woman”. You can

Sobriety WAS the GREATEST gift I EVER gave MYSELF