My dream with Normalize Sobriety

Why Normalize Sobriety Matters

My name is Kyle Alsteen, and I started Normalize Sobriety because recovery changed my life. Like many people in recovery, I know firsthand what it feels like to struggle with addiction and to wonder if there is a better way to live. Through the help of Alcoholics Anonymous, sponsorship, fellowship, and people who cared enough to help me, I found sobriety and a new purpose in life.

Today, I believe it is time to normalize sobriety in a world that has normalized drinking.

Everywhere we look, alcohol is promoted as the answer to celebration, stress, socializing, and even everyday life. Yet the damage caused by addiction affects families, friendships, workplaces, and entire communities. Recovery deserves the same visibility and support that drinking culture receives.

Normalize Sobriety was created to support people seeking recovery and to help provide resources for those who need them most. Our goal is to raise funds and awareness that can help recovering individuals access safe housing, recovery support, and opportunities to rebuild their lives.

One of the biggest challenges we face in the Green Bay and Door County area is the lack of sober living options. While many people are willing to seek treatment and begin their recovery journey, they often leave treatment programs only to return to the same environments that contributed to their addiction. Without stable, recovery-focused housing, many people struggle to maintain long-term sobriety.

The need for sober living homes in Northeast Wisconsin continues to grow. Individuals leaving treatment need safe places where they can continue building healthy routines, connect with recovery communities, find employment, and develop the life skills necessary for long-term success. Unfortunately, available sober living beds are limited, and many people are forced to travel far from their support systems or face long waiting lists.

Normalize Sobriety believes recovery should not be limited by a lack of resources. We are committed to helping bridge that gap by raising funds, increasing awareness, and supporting organizations and sober living initiatives that provide real opportunities for people in recovery.

Our mission is simple:

Others helped us get sober. Now it's our turn to help others.

Together, we can create a community where sobriety is celebrated, recovery is supported, and no one has to fight addiction alone.