I stopped drinking alcohol at the end of 2019 and plan never to drink again! The whole story is in my quit lit memoir ‘Going Under.’
Here are some articles I have written about the joys of staying sober plus recipes for fabulous AF drinks.
How Creative Writing + Memoir Can Work As Therapy For Your Sobriety
Hello, I firmly believe that writing, especially a daily writing practice which delves into all the reasons why you drank and all the reasons why you need to stop or have stopped, can be a very powerful tool in sobriety. … Read the post
Sobriety Recovery Quotes
Are you like me? Do you love great sobriety recovery quotes? I have always found sober quotes really useful, they can sum up a lot of thoughts and feelings and experiences into a short, impactful sentence or two. Do you … Read the post
Alcohol Free Holidays: Excellent Sober Retreats + Vacations
When you are sober you might be feeling much better but you still need and deserve regular breaks. Did you know that alcohol free holidays are a thing? Check out here all the alcohol free holidays which I have managed … Read the post
Timor Leste Drinking Story: Even in the most relaxing place on earth, I needed alcohol to chill out
When I started writing my drinking story as part of my own sober journey, I did not only focus on the terrible behaviour. I also wanted to drill deep into the madness of it all. How desperate I felt, the … Read the post
18 Favourite Australian Non Alcoholic Drinks
Does Australia lead the world in creating cool and interesting, not to mention delicious, new non alcoholic drinks? I am not sure if anyone has done the official research, but over the past few years I have certainly found many … Read the post
Alcohol Free Spiced Mulled Cider Recipe
Golden Knot Apple and Cherry Cider is a local favourite for us. The maker of Golden Knot is Small Acres Cyder, a brewing company based at Borenore in the Central West of NSW. Small Acres makes alcoholic and non-alcoholic apple and … Read the post
Our Very Own, Very Unique Drinking Problem
Over the years, I have met many sorts of problem drinkers, and heard about many journeys to sobriety. Our stories are endlessly fascinating, and we all have our own unique drinking problem. Hereβs my story. I would love to hear … Read the post
7 Delicious + Quick-To-Make Alcohol Free Mocktails
Alcohol free mocktails do not need to be hard to prepare at home or when you are out at the homes of friends and relatives. Once you have got the ingredients you need and mastered a few recipes, you will … Read the post
An Alcohol-Free Angry Mule Mocktail
The Not Quite So Angry Mule is an alcohol-free cocktail that will give you a kick where it counts, your throat. I was first served this mocktail at The Quarters, a terrific restaurant in Huskisson, at Jervis Bay. My drink … Read the post
