How to survive the office Christmas party, sober
The festive season can be a tricky time for us sober folks. Of all the challenges at this time of year, the ultimate test has to be the office Christmas party. Let’s face it: making polite conversation with people you’ve fantasised about murdering …
How to navigate the messy middle
You knew it wouldn’t be easy. Nothing worth doing is ever simple, right? When you first set out to change your drinking, it felt like a new beginning. It felt good to be taking action and you embraced the uncertainty. In fact, it was exciting!
The art of being a sober rebel
I was on the train home on Friday, when a group of teenage boys sat down near me. They were trying to work out which one of them was most likely to get served, if they bought some beers from the local supermarket. I stole a couple of glances at the different members…
5 things to try this November
Whether you’re cutting back, stopping for good or taking a short break, it’s often the little things that make a difference. You just need one thing to click and everything else starts falling into place. Here are 5 things to try this month that will support your sobriety…
Why can’t I just have one?
How is it that one person can enjoy a couple of beers or a glass of wine and then go on with their life, whilst for others, it becomes a problem? I think this is something we’ve all wondered at times. Thoughts like ‘maybe I don’t really need to stop’ …
How do I cope with a partner who drinks?
Sarah writes: “I have found my main barrier to change has been my husband. When I announced I was going to stop drinking he was horrified. He doesn’t drink that much but he has no desire in stopping …”
Stars embracing sobriety
Sex And The City has a lot to answer for. For me, it wasn’t just a show; it was a bible on love, life and shoes. It was aspirational. In some ways, Carrie, Samantha and co were good role models; they were successful, feisty women who answered to no one and lived life to the full.
5 things to try this October
It’s October already! This means several things: 1. We’re into the last quarter of the year (where has 2015 gone?) 2. I’m going to have to put the heating on soon (or wear more jumpers) 3. I’ve already spotted some Christmas stuff in the shops (groan) 4. It’s my birthday tomorrow (eek…)
The ‘A’ word
For me and for many other drinkers I know, the thing that stopped us from seriously considering whether our drinking was problematic was the simple fact that we didn’t want to be “one of the them”. You know, an alcoholic. In fact, we spent a lot of time…
How to deal with your emotions, sober
We are obsessed with being happy. Magazine headlines are always promising to tell us ‘how to become the happiest person you know’. The whole wellness industry is saturated with mood booster foods, juices and quick tips…