Christine was always the “so fun” girl in high school, college + in her 20’s living in New York City. As she got older, the fun part of being “so fun” started to wear off... She took a good hard look at her life and realized that something was missing. A lot was missing. Alcohol wasn’t serving her. While she had lots of friends and family that loved her -- she didn’t love herself. (Surely it wasn't supposed to be this way?!) Alcohol was an escape. A way to hide from dark feelings of lack of self-worth. When her 40th birthday hit, these feelings surfaced with a heaviness she couldn't bare. She didn't want to be here. As a heart attack survivor she was supposed to feel grateful to be alive; but she didn’t want to be here.

In May of 2019 she made the call that saved her life (just like she did 3 and a half years earlier when her heart stopped). She raised the white flag of surrender and called a dual-diagnosis treatment center outside of Atlanta. She was admitted for 30 days and everything changed. Now 27 months sober + counting -- she cannot imagine her life any other way. The clarity. The hope. A weight, lifted.

How does she do it? People are always asking that! It’s a cliche to say “one day at a time,” but it’s true. Looking ahead to a month from now or a year from now is way too hard. To say, “I’m NEVER going to drink again?!” That sounds like a punishment.

Flip the script. Instead of “I can’t drink anymore… I GET TO LIVE a life that is alcohol-free. I am choosing a healthier path without hangovers… And it’s still, "So Fun!”

Christine created “ON THE MOCKS” while discovering a whole new world of exciting non-alcoholic beverage options… From kombucha to alcohol-removed wine… NA beer to Zero-proof cocktails… Alcohol-free spirits to mocktails in a can! If she had known that giving-up alcohol would be colorful + sweet + full of alternatives, she might have given it up sooner.

Christine lives on the foodie-side of Charlotte, not far from family. She’s an avid restaurant-goer, writer and passionate entrepreneur determined to challenge the stigma behind the word “alcoholic.” She hopes that by being loud + proud, more women will speak up + ask for the help they need.

"ON THE MOCKS” is a community, a marketing platform + online store with a mission to replace shame with excitement + pride. We can still have fun without alcohol. So take a look around. Keep reading. We're glad you're here.

Hats, tees, long sleeve shirts + MORE. Dress to impress yourself with these super comfy signature designs: SOBER AF, AF AF, PIVOT + SO FUN. Lightweight, soft and available in multiple colors. Treat yourself or surprise a friend.

Join our email list to save 10% on your first order.

Sobriety is multi-step, multi-dimensional process. Reframe is the only platform that brings together a neuroscience based program, CBT tools, progress tracking, and personalized guidance for the first time ever on a smartphone app.

They have also partnered with top creators & community leaders to bring you exciting challenges and a community you can count on for support, whenever and wherever you need it. If you can't commit to out-patient or in-patient rehab, we HIGHLY recommend tapping into this resource for added support on your AF journey of harm reduction or abstinence.

You can get a 14 day free trial of Reframe by using the code ONTHEMOCKS when signing up on the app.