HeyJaredThe Magic Is in the Middle
Honest essays about sober living, identity and the parts of recovery nobody talks about. Letters sent out every Sunday.
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- 16
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- Sep 30, 2026
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- Jul 26, 2026
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The Version of You That Gets to October (opens the original)
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(Occasionally I release a free essay for everyone on my list, made possible by all the wonderful paid subscribers who fund this space. Tomorrow we’re kicking off Sober October, which means double essays all month long! Welcome to The Magic Is in the Middle!)<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZrNJ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c7638ba-3ee9-4f6c-9f83-7995aa5
When You're a Worse Person Sober Before a Better One (opens the original)
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A quick note: I’m raising my subscription price to $8/month on October 1st. If there’s someone in your life who’d love this space, now is the time to share it while the price is still $5! If you’re already here on a yearly or founding membership, you’re grandfathered in at your current rate and it won’t change unless you cancel and resubscribe. Thank you for being here!Subscribe now<a class="image
Of Course You Drank. You've Been the Strong One Since You Were Nine. (opens the original)
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A quick note: I’m raising my subscription price to $8/month on October 1st. If there’s someone in your life who’d love this space, now is the time to share it while the price is still $5! If you’re already here on a yearly or founding membership, you’re grandfathered in at your current rate and it won’t change unless you cancel and resubscribe. Thank you for being here!Subscribe now<a class="image
The Reckless and Restless Side of Sobriety Nobody Talks About (opens the original)
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What Got Better (That Had Nothing to Do With Drinking) (opens the original)
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