Stay
A grounded guide to choosing sobriety, one moment at a time.
If one or two drinks now leave you feeling anxious, heavy, disconnected, or not quite yourself — this book was written for you.
You don’t need to hit rock bottom.
You don’t need to label yourself.
And you don’t need to decide “forever.”
You just need a place to pause — and listen to what your body already knows.
What This Book Is
STAY is a gentle, nervous-system–aware guide for people who are questioning their relationship with alcohol — especially sensitive, self-aware humans who feel worse, not better, when they drink.
This is not a sobriety rulebook.
It’s not a recovery program.
And it’s not about willpower or discipline.
It’s a companion for the in-between space — when alcohol no longer works the way it used to, but you’re not sure what comes next.
You Might Be Here Because…
Alcohol leaves you feeling anxious, nauseous, emotionally raw, or disconnected — even in small amounts
You’ve tried moderating, adjusting, or “figuring out how to make it work”
You’re tired of questioning your sensitivity or wondering what’s “wrong” with you
You want clarity without pressure, and support without shame
You’re sober-curious, newly sober, or quietly recommitting, one moment at a time
If any of that resonates, you’re not alone.
What Stay Helps You Understand
Inside this book, you’ll explore:
Why alcohol affects some nervous systems more intensely than others
Why willpower alone is not enough, and never was
How sensitivity is not a flaw, but important information
What regulation actually looks like in sobriety
How nourishment, movement, rest, and joy support staying sober
Why you don’t have to decide “forever” to make a different choice today
This book doesn’t ask you to push harder.
It invites you to listen more closely.
What Changes After Reading
STAY won’t tell you what to do.
But many readers experience:
Relief from shame and self-blame
A new understanding of their body and nervous system
Permission to stop negotiating with something that no longer fits
Increased self-trust and gentleness
A sense of not being alone in this experience
Sometimes the most powerful transformation is realizing:
“Nothing is wrong with me. This just isn’t aligned.”
Who This Book Is For:
Men and women
Highly sensitive or emotionally aware people
Anyone questioning alcohol’s place in their life
People who want support without pressure
Those choosing sobriety — quietly, honestly, one moment at a time
Who This Book Is Not For:
Anyone looking for a strict sobriety program or step-by-step system
Anyone who wants to be told exactly what to do
Anyone seeking quick fixes or performance-based recovery
A Note From the Author
This book was written for people who are quietly realizing that alcohol takes more than it gives.
Not because they’re doing something wrong.
Not because they lack discipline or willpower.
And not because they haven’t found the “right” way to drink.
For some of us, alcohol disrupts the nervous system and leaves us feeling anxious, heavy, or emotionally off long after the moment has passed. When that happens, it’s easy to turn the blame inward — to assume we need to try harder, adjust more, or push through what our body is clearly communicating.
I’ve lived this firsthand. I’ve spent many years sober, questioned that choice, and listened carefully when alcohol re-entered my life. What became clear to me is that my body responds immediately and that ignoring those signals only creates more distance from myself.
This book isn’t here to tell you what to do.
It’s here to help you understand what you’re feeling.
If you’ve been wondering why drinking feels harder for you than it seems to for others, you’re not alone. And there is nothing wrong with you.
You don’t need to decide anything while you’re here.
You’re simply invited to listen, soften, and stay with what feels true, one moment at a time.
— Mayra
What You’ll Receive
A beautifully designed digital e-book (PDF)
Gentle reflections at the end of each chapter
A grounded, non-judgemental companion for your sobriety journey
Price
$27
Because feeling less alone, more clear, and more at home in your body is worth far more than the cost of one night of drinking.