Hi, I'm 30, in a defacto relationship with an awesomely amazing guy and we have a 14 month old daughter. I love everything about drinking except for the hangovers, which are becoming more and more difficult to get over as the years roll on by! I have wanted to have a break from drinking for a long time now, but as yet (well, until today anyway), have not had the true motivation, drive and support to do so. The only time I have not drunk for a significant period of time since I first started drinking (which was at about 15-16 yrs old) was when I was pregnant with my daughter. During that period of sobriety, I did learn that it was possible not to have to drink at social events when other people were drinking and still have a good time. My confidence and sense of well being increased immeasurably during this time as well. I know at times when I have not drunk for say a week, how much better and brighter I feel physically and mentally. My goal with HSM is rediscover that feeling of confidence and well being in not drinking or feeling like I need to drink to socialise and relax! understand my relationship with alcohol and really figure out if I want it to be a part of my life for the long term.