18 Months Sober – 18 Things I’ve Learned
I recently celebrated 18 months sober. Now, if you had told me 18 months ago that I would be here now I probably would have freaked out and I certainly wouldn’t have believed you! Yet, here I am and it…
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How to Enjoy Sober September
Sober September – It’s officially a thing which, in my opinion is wonderful. And, while there is never a perfect time to stop drinking, September is a brilliant month to give it a whirl. You have no doubt have heard…
The Power of Gratitude in Sobriety
Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for. – Zig Ziglar Why should we think about gratitude in…
What is Grey Area Drinking?
What is Grey Area Drinking? The one thing that stopped me from doing something about my drinking sooner was the fact that I didn’t feel like an alcoholic. I still don’t and never will. I knew that something wasn’t quite…
How to Enjoy a Sober Summer
How to Enjoy a Sober Summer For some of us, being sober in the summer is a challenging time. The summer means we are in holiday mode, there are vacations, long weekends, picnics, barbecues, the days are longer, the nights…
Sober Life Clothing – Q&A with SOBRYETI
Sober Life Clothing – Q&A with SOBRYETI I am proud of my sobriety, as anyone who has stopped drinking and come out the other side knows it is a very challenging time so I feel we have good reason…
Early Sobriety is Like Climbing a Mountain
At the weekend I went on a little hike with my family. It was a big occasion, especially for my youngest because he’d never been on a ‘proper’ hike before so the night before we sorted out all the equipment,…
Moderation or Sobriety – What is right for you?
Moderation or Sobriety – What is right for you? Moderation or sobriety is something I pondered for quite some time before putting down the bottle for the last time over a year ago. If you have read this post, you…
Beating Wine O’clock – Ten things that helped me quit drinking
Beating wine o’clock – ten things that helped me quit drinking A year ago I began my journey to sobriety without really knowing what was going to happen or how I was going to do it, all I knew…