SoberStack/BlogBlog
Honest writing about recovery, habit tracking, and building something better.
The Three Circles: how to define what counts as a slip
Most people define the behaviour they're quitting and nothing else. Then they can't explain how they ended up doing it.
Read moreA slip is not a relapse
One night is an event. A relapse is the old life coming back. The night doesn't decide which you had.
Read moreShame is what turns one night into a month
Guilt says you did a bad thing. Shame says you are one. Only one of them leaves you anywhere to go.
Read moreWhy it gets hard at night
Cravings cluster after 10pm for four reasons, and none of them is willpower.
Read moreWhat your day count actually measures
It counts days since you last crossed your line. It is not a measure of how you're doing, and the difference matters.
Read more7 Best Free Sobriety Apps in 2026 (Honest Reviews)
An honest comparison of the best free sobriety apps. What each does well, where it falls short, and which one is worth your time.
Read moreStreaks Without the All-or-Nothing Mindset
Most sobriety apps reset your counter to zero after a slip. SoberStack preserves your full streak history so a setback doesn't erase months of progress.
Read moreHow Urge Tracking Helps You Stay Sober (and How to Start)
Learn what urge tracking is, why it works for recovery, and how to use SoberStack's urge journal to find your patterns.
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