From Rock Bottom to Real Freedom
I didn’t choose sobriety, it chose me. And it saved my life.
What came after wasn’t always pretty, but it was real. And that changed everything.
Real Talk from the Road
I didn’t get sober because I thought it was trendy. I got sober because I had no other choice
I was falling apart, and fast.
Drinking, using, numbing. That was my way of handling life when it got too heavy or too boring or just too much.
I used to think I couldn’t travel without the chaos: partying in hostels, chasing highs in new cities, always on the run from myself
But everything changed the day I hit my wall.
I had to stop drinking.
Not because I wanted to live like a monk, but because I was either going to change everything, or lose everything
What Came Next Was the Real Journey
I didn’t stop traveling.
I didn’t stop exploring.
But I did stop using alcohol and substances to make it all bearable.
And you know what? It cracked something open.
Sober travel isn’t boring, it’s deeper. You remember the sunrises.
You actually connect with people. You wake up clear, grounded, proud of yourself.
It’s not all smooth, it’s raw, and sometimes lonely, but it’s real.
and real beats numb every time.
Why I Built Wander Sober
Because no one told me you could do both.
No one told me that you could live a badass, purpose filled, jet-setting life without alcohol
No one told me that sobriety didn’t have to be a cage, it could be a passport to a completely different kind of freedom.
Wander Sober is for:
– Sober-curious explorers
– People in recovery who still want adventure
– Digital nomads who ditched the bottle, not the dream
– Anyone who wants to live clearer, freer, and awake
This isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about proving that you can still roam the world and build a life that doesn’t need a buzz to feel beautiful.
Still With Me?
I’m Aaron. I’ve danced at Amsterdam Pride, meditated in Thailand, walked cities alone, jetlagged and sober, and I’m still here, still going.
This space is for you if you’ve ever wondered:
Can I really live this life without drinking?
Can I travel and not relapse?
Can I feel everything and not fall apart?
You can.
It’s hard.
It’s worth it.
I built Wander Sober to show you how.
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