You did the hard thing.
But no one warned you about
The After.

❝ When does it actually start to feel better? ❞

You’ve been sober for a while now.
Maybe 6 months, maybe over a year plus.

The alcohol is gone.
But the anxiety?
The guilt?
The mood swings?
The constant overthinking?

Still here.

This is the part no one warns you about:
You quit drinking…but you still don’t feel okay.

That’s what The After is for.

The part where you’re no longer detoxing, but you’re still deeply healing.

This is The After.

That quiet, uncomfortable middle where you’re still figuring out how to

*Stop overthinking everything

*Sit with emotions without spiraling

*Feel present instead of anxious or flat

*Trust yourself again after years of performing or numbing

If that’s you, you’re not failing.
You’re finally just feeling.

And no one gave you a map for this part… until now.  

The After is your
emotional sobriety toolkit

This is for the people who are:

• Alcohol-free, but still emotionally reactive

• Think: cranky, anxious, and overstimulated

• Stuck in shame, shutdown, people-pleasing, or self-doubt

• Like you’re constantly apologizing for who you are & your emotions are unpredictable and too much

• Overwhelmed by life even without the booze

• Like your triggers come out of nowhere

   

  Sober… but still not free

   

   

This is real-talk recovery support for the part after “just don’t drink”
for when you’re ready to actually feel okay.

Hi, I’m Courtney! Sober coach, author, and your emotional sobriety guide.

I’ve been sober for over 12 years, and I can tell you with full honesty:
The hardest part wasn’t quitting alcohol.
It was figuring out how to feel okay without it.

I’m a certified sober life coach with advanced training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Technique) and Stress & Anxiety Management. But more importantly, I’ve lived the emotional rollercoaster that comes after getting sober.

That strange, heavy space where:

• You’ve done “the hard part”
• Everyone says you should be proud
• But inside, you’re still anxious, reactive, or completely numb...

That’s what The After is here to hold.
I created this space for the people who don’t need another sobriety tracker, they need real emotional support after quitting drinking: tools, guidance, and connection for the long-haul. Not just “don’t drink,” but how to live emotionally free.  break free from your own limiting bullshit.

My work is rooted in honesty, nervous system care, mindset strategy, and deep self-compassion because that’s the combo that helped me rebuild my life. And now? It’s the foundation of how I help others do the same.

If you’re looking for emotional sobriety support that’s practical, relatable, and actually helps you feel steady, not just sober,
I’ve got you

The thoughts that still hit hard:

“I didn’t expect to feel this much. I thought I’d be better by now.”

 “I'm sober, but I'm emotionally all over the place.”

“Why is this still so hard? I thought quitting was the hard part.”

“I don’t know what to do with everything I feel. I don’t even know what I feel half the time.”

This is what healing sounds like in real time

DISCLAIMER
This is not therapy, treatment, or medical advice.
It’s a self-guided emotional sobriety program based on real-life coaching, nervous system tools, and lived experience.

If you are in crisis or experiencing serious mental health challenges, please seek licensed professional help.