If You Drink Again
My first attempt at getting sober was in September of 2017. I spent eight weeks ‘white knuckling’ (an AA term to describe an alcoholic who just stops drinking without doing the work). I vividly remember the emotional hell hole I was trapped in. My beautiful best friend who always made me feel safe and loved […]
The Truth about Moderation
We’ve all heard of the apparent health benefits of drinking alcohol in moderation. Numerous articles and even some scientific studies tell us that moderate drinking is good for the heart and circulatory system and that it probably protects us from type 2 diabetes and gallstones. The problem is, the alcohol industry is responsible for funding […]
Mums: Wine is NOT Helping You
My drinking career began in my teens, binge drinking most weekends, hopping from house party to house party. My twenties was littered with wild, booze-fuelled parties, blackouts on more occasions than I care to admit, and plenty of mornings-after where I found myself waking up on top of the covers, clothes and makeup still on […]
The impact of COVID-19 on alcohol consumption in Australia
COVID-19 and the resulting global lockdown and isolation has taken its toll on Australian families in so many ways. We have conducted some research from several sources in relation to COVID-19 and alcohol consumption, and in this blog we are going to break it all down and discuss ways to help you pull yourself out […]