Quitting Alcohol: Today I Will be Lied To (A Letter) Cravings must be one of the scariest things when considering quitting alcohol and they bring up many questions. What triggers them? How long do...

Why Try Dry January It's dark, it has been a strange Christmas, but most people will have tried to make the best of it, as we do because of the human spirit. But what about the spirits and other...

9 Relapse Traps to be Aware of in Sobriety Relapsing is a big fear that everyone has when they stop drinking and it is heightened in times of stress and anxiety. Relapses come at different times for...

Linking Thoughts About Drinking During the Holidays & Christmas If I had to give any time of year as the period when alcohol plays the biggest part, it would be the silly season. Drinking during...

Why You Need a Plan to Stay Sober During Christmas As I sit here with my head full of Christmas thoughts such as ‘OMG it is too early to think about Christmas’, I am reminded that for some people,...

Am I an alcoholic? Vs. Safe Limits of Drinking Am I an alcoholic? This is the secret question that folks like me have asked themselves or googled the question and taken an online quiz repeatedly....

Quitting Alcohol & Sobriety’s Up’s and Down’s – It is to be Expected I often find myself awash in my mind with negative thoughts and information overload. Then, out of nowhere (or the next day)...