Sobriety

I confess. I’m not a relationship expert. But — who is? If you’ve had a lot of experience with relationships, that means you’ve been in a lot of relationships, which, by definition, makes you not an expert. If you’ve only been in one or two, even if they’re rock solid…

My Personal Journey to Sobriety and the Benefits of Being Alcohol-Free — My name is Duane, and I used to be an alcoholic. I drank every day, and my life was spiraling out of control. My relationships were suffering, my work was slipping, and I knew I needed to make a change. Overcoming alcohol addiction was not easy, but it was one…

Navigating my first powerful urge to drink since I quit… — Today, marks day 105. This many days ago, now last year, I took my last drink; I guzzled my last beer. As I think back on that, it is not surprising [or it shouldn’t be] that I don’t remember that drink or the ones before it, or even what they…

I recently read a very judgmental and pretty nasty comment on a story about “mommy wine culture”. Judging by the avatar and general misunderstanding about the realities of parenthood, this person clearly hadn’t had children yet. I don’t remember the exact wording, but it was something along the lines of…

Is it possible to enjoy alcohol and still live a healthy lifestyle? — The history of my drinking, my strategies for cutting back, and wondering if quitting is something I need to do — or even want to do. I turned 50 a month ago on February 11th in Baja, Mexico doing what I love and being with a person I love. I…