It’s OK to Miss Alcohol — Grieving Your Old Life

In episode 14 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I’m talking about something that most people in recovery experience but don’t always say out loud: missing alcohol.If you’ve ever found yourself longing for a drink or missing what alcohol once represented, you’re not alone. It’s a normal part of the healing process. Just like grieving an ex, you’re letting go of something that played a major role in your life, even if it wasn’t healthy.I share how I processed that grief, what helped me work through the emotions without judgment, and how you can reframe missing alcohol as part of your growth, not a sign of failure. This episode is a gentle reminder that healing is layered, and it’s okay to feel it all.You’re allowed to miss your old life while loving your new one. Both can be true.To connect with Courtney:WebsiteInstagram Take the Alcohol Quiz*8 Week Sobriety & Me Course is retired. For Sober Coaching, please see below.🎧 Hosted by Courtney Andersen — Sober Coach, Author of Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol, and Founder of the Sober Vibes community.👉 For more support, 1:1 coaching, and resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com or join my membership, Sobriety Circle, for meetings, workshops, and a supportive community of women living alcohol-free.Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast.Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety CircleApply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book