We are expanding everyday!

"Hey guys. You know me. I'm Kim. The Metrowest Chapter is the original group of Sober in the Suburbs, but I love that we have organically continued to grow throughout the state of MA. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and respect. Our events and activities are designed to create a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of background, identity or what your path to sobriety is. This is a social club, meant to foster friendship and community."

Meet Cortney Clark, from Newburyport, MA. She is in charge of the events north of the city of Boston, covering all the towns along the coast, from Salisbury down to Revere.

“My name is Cortney Clark and I grew up a little north of Atlanta GA but now reside in Merrimac MA.  I am a stay-at-home mom to four energetic kiddos ages 12, 9, 7 and 4 who keep me constantly on the go!  They are my reason why I started my sober journey.  I wanted to be a more present mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend.  That’s hard to do when you always have a drink in your hand.  I woke up one day and had had enough of how I was living, I knew I needed to make a change.  It definitely took me trying and failing a few times but I’m happy to say I’ve been alcohol free for 2 years now and I’m so proud of how far I’ve come.  This is not an easy road to go down and I’m passionate about helping anyone that needs support in whatever part of their sober journey they are on."

Michelle Cunniff leads the South Shore group, covering towns from Quincy all down the coast through Cape Cod.
“Meet Michelle Rene’ Cunniff a This Naked Mind Certified Coach who empowers women to drink less and live more.  A former grey area drinker herself, Michelle’s life was full of family, friends, a corporate career, and at the end of the day, her deserving glass (or 3) of wine. 

Michelle Rene’ did not have to hit ‘rock bottom’ to discover that she was in a habitual unhealthy cycle of drinking.    Like many women, she tried moderation but would find herself back on the unhealthy merry-go-round.  She kept asking why that substance in a glass had such a hold on her.Michelle Rene’ knew she wanted to stop this cycle as the wine was taking more than it was giving.  In December 2020 she read This Naked Mind book, ascience-based methodology book written by Annie Grace.  This inevitably led to Michelle creating her own Path to a better life:  healthy, whole, authentic, peaceful, joyful, empowered, and present. 

This transformation has been so remarkable that Michelle is committed to helping other successful/driven/grey area-drinking women find their freedom and live the life they desire.  

Michelle is married and the mother of three grown children.  After 33 years on the marketing team, she quit her corporate career with a major brand to focus on her coaching business.    She is currently a part-time Finance Director at Guyer Group.  When not coaching or working, she frequently takes a stroll/paddle in nature, practices yoga, or spends time with her two grandchildren.

https://www.michellerenecoaching.com/

Brittany Bushmire is the leader of this chapter. 

"My name is Brittany Bushmire. I grew up in south central Pennsylvania, moved to Fort Worth, Texas for six years after college, and now currently reside in Townsend, Mass. Along with me, my husband, Troy, our two girls, Zoey -5, and Wren -3, and two dogs, Geno and Heinz. 

I am a dental hygienist by profession, but while the girls are little, I stay home with them through the week, and work in the dental office on Saturdays. Since moving up to New England I have found a new appreciation for the great outdoors, hiking and foraging. Cooking is also a favored hobby of mine- my love language is feeding people. 

My sober journey began quite some time ago, but really took foot earlier this year in March. I knew I was drinking too much, turning a blind eye to the countless hangovers and memory lapses. I wanted to slow down, I tried to stop, but I couldn’t. My better judgement would allude me each time I was at the grocery store or near a liquor store. 

In May of this year I took my sober journey to the next level, and reached out to Banyan Treatment centers. It was so hard to stop drinking on my own, I knew I needed help to stop. Inevitably, continuing to drink the way I was would only lead bad news. 

Since then, I have been participating in intensive outpatient treatment (IOP), consisting of weekly individual and group therapy sessions. My sober journey hasn’t been perfect, but it’s been enlightening and so meaningful. I am a better wife, mother, spiritual being, and overall better human with sobriety in my life."