When I was trying (and failing) to quit drinking, I always had a lot of angry questions for myself the morning after.  Questions like: Why on earth did I do that? Why do I keep drinking when I said I wouldn’t?  Sometimes my drinking felt like...

“Alcohol has been my best friend for years.” I saw this comment on one of my blog posts recently and it got me thinking.  There was definitely a time in my life when I thought the same thing. Wine truly felt like a friend. When all else failed, there...

I hate being nagged to do stuff. I don’t want to be guilt tripped, made to feel bad or like I “should” change. So that probably explains why I’ve been back and forth over whether or not to share this week’s blog. I’d much rather inspire, rather...

  I thought I was the one in charge.  I had rules, limits and plans. What to drink, where to drink, when to drink… I had it all figured out. All I needed to do was stick to my rules. However… (I bet you can see where this is going) My “rules” never quite...

Do you know what I love to do on St Patrick’s Day, one of the booziest days of the year? I like to reflect on how lucky I am to be sober! Seriously. I make sure I take a moment to pause and appreciate how fortunate I am to be living life, alcohol-free. ...

We all know the obvious downsides of drinking. The hangovers, the things you can’t remember, the cost, the shame, the health risks and impact on your appearance.  But have you ever thought about the small, hidden ways that alcohol makes your life harder...

Have you ever found yourself wondering exactly how much you drank last week, but then shrugged it off because – honestly – you’d rather not know? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. When I was drinking, I remember not only hiding it...

“Enough! I’m fed up. I’m done with this. I’m tired of trying not to drink. I’m just going to give up on sobriety!” Does this sound at all familiar? I’ve been there myself, so I know exactly what it feels like. But just before you slam that sober door...

Have you ever thought about the similarities between trying to moderate your drinking and gambling in a casino?  I’ve spent the past few days in Las Vegas – Sin City itself. A place where the drinks flow freely, the casinos never close and the house...