Why Drinking Costs Much More Than You Think
Something I don’t often write about is how much alcohol costs us. I tend not to focus on the money side of sobriety, because saving cash isn’t the main reason why people quit. For most of us, it’s the opportunity cost that really hurts…
5 Unhelpful Things People Say When You Quit Drinking
When you quit drinking, friends and family can be keen to share unhelpful ‘advice’. Sometimes it’s because they genuinely want to help. Other times it’s because your decision is bringing up stuff for them. No matter what their intention, many…
Why You Don’t Need To Quit Drinking Forever
“I know I need to stop… but I don’t think I can quit drinking forever.” I hear this a lot. And it doesn’t surprise me. I mean, ‘forever’ is a long time, right? It’s pretty hard to get your head around. People often want to know whether it’s ok to…
How To Overcome The “I’m No Fun Without Alcohol” Myth
Can you have fun without alcohol? Before I quit drinking, I thought being sober meant signing up for a lifetime of feeling bored and awkward at parties whilst everyone else enjoyed themselves. Perhaps you’ve been thinking this too…
8 Myths About Non-Drinkers (And Why They’re Wrong)
There are so many myths about non-drinkers and what it’s like to be sober. It leads to questions like this: “So… how do you have fun then?” “Don’t you get bored?” “Is it because you’re religious?” “I bet you still miss drinking.” “Do…
5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Quit Drinking
Ah, the beauty of hindsight! It makes everything look so different. I quit drinking in 2013 and back then, I had so many misconceptions about alcohol-free living and what it was going to be like (and what it said about me). There’s so…
Why You Can Stop Asking, “Am I An Alcoholic?”
If you’re worried about your drinking, the chances are that at some point or another, you’ve wondered: “Am I an alcoholic?” I remember googling this so many times and I never got a very clear or helpful answer. I was pretty…
Trying To Moderate? 10 Things You’ll Need To Be Ok With First
“Surely one drink won’t hurt?” The thought pops into your head from nowhere. Now you’re thinking about trying to moderate and wondering whether it’s a good idea. Just one drink sounds so harmless. So normal… so reasonable…
How To Celebrate Without Alcohol (And Feel Good About It)
When I first quit drinking, one of my biggest concerns was how I’d celebrate without alcohol. I wondered: how would I mark special occasions? Victories? Big accomplishments? My birthday? Anniversaries? Or the end of a tough week…
15 Things You Only Know If You Don’t Drink
Deciding to go alcohol free is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made – there’s no way I’d ever give this lifestyle up. But I’ve got to admit, sobriety isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. When you quit drinking, you start to notice…
