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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 25 MIN

How to tell people you're getting sober

from The Sober Scoop · host India Gants

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.FB support group: JOIN HEREIG: @thesoberscoopPersonal IG: @indiagantsTikTok: @thesoberscoopYouTube: @thesoberscoopEmail: [email protected] resources: TheSoberScoop.comTimestamps:00:00 — Why is "Sober" even a word? Returning to our natural state03:45 — The social stigma of being a "non-drinker" vs. a "non-smoker"07:20 — Why I hate the word "Alcoholic" and the power of labels11:05 — How to handle the "Why aren't you drinking?" question14:30 — The "I'm not drinking tonight" vs. "I don't drink" distinction18:15 — Why you don't owe anyone an explanation for your sobriety22:10 — Sobriety as a personal journey of self-discovery and peace

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. FB support group: JOIN HERE IG: @thesoberscoop Personal IG: @indiagants TikTok: @thesoberscoop YouTube: @thesoberscoop Email: [email protected] More resources: TheSoberScoop.com 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-...

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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.FB support group: JOIN HEREIG: @thesoberscoopPersonal IG: @indiagantsTikTok:...

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