Happy New Year!
09/01/12 • 3 Comments

What a great way to start the new year- fit and healthy and no hangovers! I haven’t had a drink for 20 months now and I am loving how I feel. Every day is precious and I want to make the most of them. Congratulations to those that got over the festive season without drinking alcohol – it is a tempting time. I’m sick to death of lemon lime and bitters ( my drink of chice when all my friends are drinking wine) and quite looking forward to getting back to normal routines. All the best for 2012  

OMG! I dreamt I was drinking!
12/08/11 • 1 Comment

I had the most bizarre dream last night. After no alcohol for 15 months I dreamt I was drinking wine. I was feeling really annoyed in the dream that everyone was partying and when I looked down I was sipping on a glass of wine. I was really upset with myself and I tipped it out. When I woke up feeling really gutted it took me a while to realise it wasn’t true. Very strange… In reality all is going well. My life is too busy with teaching, kids, husband, housework and exercise to even think about having a drink. I know I need to balance my life more ( my counsellor told me thats one of the reasons I used to binge drink when I did let my hair down) Maybe next week- yeah right!

Sometimes I just feel like a drink!
01/08/11 • 3 Comments

Even though I gave up 15 months ago there are certain times in my life I just feel like a drink and today was one of them. I was told something I didn’t really want to hear and the thought of a drink to deal with thinking about it really appealed. I had to suck it up and try one of my other relaxation techniques- a long hot bath. I find that or exercise help. I know things will look better in the morning.

What a Great Idea!
30/07/11 • 5 Comments

This site is a fantastic idea. I read about it in yesterday’s Dom Post. I actually made the decision to stop drinking 15 months ago. I haven’t had one since but that doesn’t mean I don’t have to work at it all the time. One of the most difficult things was not having someone to talk to, share ideas with and get tips on how to live life without alcohol. I am a 44 year old woman. I am a wife, mother and school teacher. I love my life now, filling it with family, a career I love and friends.