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Dopamine February 2026: The Two Best Things

Two very amazing things happened this month.

Feb 26 • Sydney Allen

Sobriety

For When You're Thinking "I'm Not As Bad as Her"

Stop waiting for permission to quit drinking.

Mar 3 • Sydney Allen

My Chemical Romance - 20 Years Late and Right on Time

The words, the emotion and the story of The Black Parade; I didn’t need it in 2006, but I need it like hell now.

Feb 11 • Sydney Allen

(Part 2) - Someone Better Than Mom

How being the best woman for myself makes me the best mom for my kids.

Jan 20 • Sydney Allen

Dopamine List

Dopamine February 2026: The Two Best Things

Two very amazing things happened this month.

Feb 26 • Sydney Allen

Dopamine: January 2026

Books, writing, and new (self-centered) routines made me really happy this month.

Jan 27 • Sydney Allen

2025 Dopamine: My Reading List

Starting a new monthly series by sharing all the books I read in 2025 for fun and research

Dec 23, 2025 • Sydney Allen

This Is Not Okay

This Is Not Okay

A Millennial/Gen Z mom writing about a sobriety you can actually relate to.

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