How do you find the right time to quit drinking? Perhaps you’ve dabbled with alcohol-free living, on and off. Maybe you spend a lot of time thinking about stopping. You love the idea of waking up hangover free… and you know you’ll sleep...

Many people mistakenly believe that sobriety is just about having tons of willpower. Maybe you’re convinced that if only you were stronger, you’d be able to ‘control’ alcohol a bit better. Perhaps you’ve confided in someone about your...

When I first quit drinking, I kept thinking about everything I'd lost. I used to wonder - will I ever get used to this? Will it always feel like something is missing? I was so lost in these thoughts I nearly missed what was happening right in...

There are many things to love about being alcohol-free. Waking up without a hangover. Having more energy. Less anxiety. Looking better. Feeling proud of yourself. Those are some of the big benefits. But sometimes, the little things...

“I am not going to drink anything tonight!” Before I got sober, I used to say that most mornings. I’d promise myself I was going to ‘be good’ and have the night off. Yet when the clock hit 5pm, my motivation always faded. I'd tell myself...

Right now, we're all getting used to a 'new normal'. Can you imagine going back in time, and trying to explain to the January 2020 version of you what life is like today? I would never have believed so much could change within a few...

"It may take a village to raise a child but it's going to take a vineyard to homeschool this kid!" I’ve seen so many posts like this on social media recently (and I bet you have too!) We’re all looking for ways to cope right now, so it’s not...

The spread of the coronavirus is creating a lot of uncertainty and our lives are being disrupted. Fear, anxiety and cravings for alcohol are all normal - and understandable - reactions. I know it can feel extra challenging to stay on track...

At the height of my drinking career, I must have googled “how to drink less” every other day. If you’ve done this too, you’ll know that google brings up millions of results… but most of the advice is exactly the same. In fact, when it...