The Weekender 9/5/25
FLASH SALE because I will never not celebrate this choice.
The Weekender is designed to provide a quick dose of inspiration for anyone navigating the upcoming weekend without alcohol. Sometimes it’s nice to know that we are not alone in this. Consider this a passing high-five from me to you.
Yesterday we celebrated our fourteenth wedding anniversary. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I had to pause just now and count how many years it’s been, because although we have been married for fourteen years, we have been together for nearly twenty-four years. And those are the years I count, the ones together, not necessarily just the legal years. Twenty-four years with someone is both shocking and impressive.
But what is more surprising to this broad is that next week, on Sept 10th, it will be TEN YEARS ALCOHOL-FREE!
Ten f*cking years of choosing not to drink alcohol! I still can’t believe it.
37-year-old Mia is ever so thankful that she finally got her shit together.
27-year-old Mia is shook.
17-year-old Mia is unimpressed and a bit pissed about the whole thing, more so, probably, that she is just old now.
It makes me laugh thinking about all the versions of myself as a drinker. I mean, how many of us still connect to that little punk inside us who is just completely shocked that we finally got our shit together and walked away from the party persona we had perfected for the majority of our lives? That 17-year-old girl is still alive and well within me; she just shows her spunk in other ways that are not so toxic in nature. Thankfully!
Honestly, I don’t know how long I would have lasted as a non-drinker had I not publicly outed myself by creating the Sober Glow and had all of you guys right there with me. Maybe I would be exactly where I am now? Maybe not? Social accountability is no joke, especially knowing there are tens of thousands of people watching (well, nowadays on Instagram, maybe just five people are watching, considering how the algorithm works, but whatevs).
In honor of the community both here and over on the socials that have supported me with words of kindness and encouragement over the years, I am offering a yearly subscription to this newsletter, where I spend most of my time now, for $10.
This FLASH SALE is happening on Wednesday, Sept 10th.
Who is this sale for?
Anyone and everyone.
All of those who pay month-to-month, year after year. I see you, I love you! But also, please take advantage of this sale! THANK YOU!
Anyone who would like to see what’s been happening behind the paywall. THANK YOU!
Gift this subscription to a friend who may need alcohol-free encouragement that comes from an uplifting and positive perspective. THANK YOU!
Anyone interested in the what-now phase after you quit drinking - remember, it’s a whole lifestyle. THANK YOU!
If you have been gifted or comped by a friend or by me, and would like to show support. THANK YOU!
Or, if you'd like to simply show support for me and my work. THANK YOU!
You've been such an inspiration to me, Mia. I'm in my fourth year of recovery now and man is my inner punk still like Wtf? I'm looking forward to this generous sale--thank you!
So happy to take part in the sale instead of my month to month. (Not sure how to switch that though… can you help?) Thx!