PinnedA Temporarily Awkward Sobriety‘Come on, it’s my birthday!’ says my friend.Feb 5, 20211Feb 5, 20211
Sober Awkward — By Victoria VanstoneBeing sober gives so much. It makes the world a much nicer place to be. I feel happier, lighter and I’m no longer at risk of being…Mar 8, 2021Mar 8, 2021
The Waiting Room — Where Drinking Drowns Out Self Reflection.I’m standing on a fake rock on the edge of the synthetic grass that covers the crazy golf course. My three children are causing chaos…Feb 5, 2021Feb 5, 2021
Celebrate Good Times C’mon! Oh, wait…It’s not like the old days when I could pop a cork or twist off a bottle top to celebrate. I can’t even have a cheeky glass of bubbly. The…Feb 5, 2021Feb 5, 2021
Choosing Days Over NightsI’ve been away for a ‘Holiday.’ When I say the word ‘holiday’ it conjures up images of me relaxed on a sunbed sipping on a cocktail in…Feb 5, 2021Feb 5, 2021
A Self-Aware SobrietyGiving up drinking feels good, there’s no doubt about it. You sleep better, you eat better and you look, well…happier. But it’s not all…Feb 5, 2021Feb 5, 2021
Making Friends, SoberToday I experienced a ‘Wapple.’ A wapple, according to my 4 year-old daughter, is when you go to the park and play with someone you’ve…Aug 20, 2020Aug 20, 2020
A Mini-break or a Mid-life CrisisI’m 43. I guess I’m halfway through my life. I’ve done lots. I’ve travelled the world. I’ve had many jobs, many lovers, many rashes.. and…May 26, 2020May 26, 2020
Alcoholic?I’ve never considered myself to be an alcoholic. Even though I’ve been passed out at festivals, pubs and clubs surrounded by vomit and…May 17, 2020May 17, 2020
