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  •  Being sober can change your friendships, romantic partnerships … even your relationship to yourself.
    Butcherm1
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    Creative Commons
    American drinking culture lies in the realm of extremes — but choosing to abstain is often stigmatized. After choosing sobriety or sober curiosity, how are social relationships and community affected?
  •  Estrangement in families can happen between parents and children, between siblings, or in extended family. Each case is different but the experience isn't often discussed openly.
    Charnel Hunter
    Family holds a significant place in our cultural narrative. The stories of those experiencing estrangement are nuanced, with moments of pain and moments of tenderness.