Kate's Blog
Did you see the singer Adele talking about her sobriety last week?
Her comments were widely reported because she described herself as a “borderline alcoholic” and said she really missed drinking.
There’s so much I’d love to say directly to Adele...
The other day I got an email from someone who follows my blog. She wrote:
“I’m so mad with myself. I managed almost a whole month without drinking but for some reason I bought some wine one Saturday evening, at home alone.
“I only had one glass...
When I first quit drinking, I thought I was saying goodbye to fun trips away with friends.
I couldn’t have imagined going away for a girly weekend in Paris, and watching the people around me sip cocktails whilst I stayed sober.
How times have changed!
I’ve...
When it comes to ditching alcohol, there are so many obvious benefits.
For example – waking up hangover-free. Saving money. Having more time. Looking less bloated. A lighter recycling bin.
Those benefits are GREAT! But to be honest, they’re...
When I was struggling with my drinking, I was always making promises:
“I must try to be good this week.”“No wine for me thanks, I’m trying to be good!”
When I said “trying to be good,” I meant not drinking, of course. But funnily enough, later...
On the face of it, the Barbie movie has nothing to do with alcohol.
(In fact, there are hardly any booze references in the film itself.)
However, there’s a brilliant monologue in the middle of the movie that has everything to do with why women...
Are you feeling anxious about sticking to your sober goals while you’re away?
Perhaps you can’t imagine flying, sunbathing or relaxing without wine.
Maybe you’re so certain you’ll end up caving, you’re wondering if there’s any point even...
Have you ever googled “how to drink less alcohol” or “tips for cutting down”?
If you have, you’ve probably noticed that the same few suggestions or “strategies” are repeated over and over again on various different websites.
When you keep...
If you’re drinking more than you think is “normal,” the chances are you often try to hide it.
Maybe you sometimes pour your wine into a mug? Or perhaps you like a quick drink on your own before anyone else joins you?
Even if you live alone,...