Before I decided to stop drinking, dating without alcohol was a foreign concept to me. It felt as though going to a bar or pub for a first date was a prerequisite and that alcohol was essential. Amongst my friends and me, it was even common to have a drink or two before the date, […]
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The more time that passes since my final alcoholic drink, the more comfortable people feel about asking me questions around sobriety. I think given that I am almost 9 months into my journey, people now feel that I have enough experience to offer some insights that might help them. I know, of course, that in
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Moderation was something I had dreamed about for pretty much the entire time I was drinking. To me, moderation was something to aim for, a goal to be achieved. I would spend hours devising plans to ensure I’d be able to enjoy a few drinks, share some laughs, and then gracefully call it a night
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What Is Sober October? Sober October is an initiative started by Macmillan Cancer Support, aimed at raising money for people living with cancer in the UK. Launched in 2014, this growing movement has raised over £34 million, making a significant difference to the lives of those affected by cancer. However, it’s not just the funds
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Growing Up with Alcohol: How Drinking Became Normalised Early Growing up in the UK, I became aware of alcohol from a very early age. Not in a negative light, thankfully, but a positive one. As far as I could tell, alcohol was the key ingredient to any cause for celebration. Family barbecue? Alcohol! New Years
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