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05/06/11 • 1 Comment

I have just completed week 2 of my HSM and wanted to share a couple of thoughts. I have to admit that I haven’t found the first part of this journey all that difficult. I have been pretty busy at work, and am in the midst of a great book, so early nights and a warm bed have replaced the comfort of a bottle of red.  I attended a training conference which talked about alcohol and drug use in reference to mental health. Although I have much knowledge in this area already, it was interesting to listen and learn from behind the lens of a non-drinker (albeit transiently – I think?). Socially, there have have been a few revelations. We used to avoid travelling too far at night to go out for dinner or social engagements.This was to avoid the long walk,taxi fare or ‘am i right to drive?’ issues. [...]

The journey begins today.
22/05/11 • 4 Comments

The 40th birthday celebrations are over. Now begins the journey of discovery, both inwardly and outwardly. I’m not sure how I’ll feel as i renegotiate my relationship with alcohol. How will the world I exist in react when I identify as a ‘non drinker’?. What will i find out about myself, things I might have buried under the haze of a glass or two of wine, or under the overwhelming blanket of a banging sunday morning hangover? i’m determined…but anxious.