Tag: Alcohol
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How to decide if you need to quit drinking for good
Two weekends ago, I had some guests over for dinner; a couple and their son, who is friends with Alfie, my 6-year-old. I decided to make a roast dinner followed by sticky toffee pudding. When my online shopping order arrived, I realised I’d forgotten to buy Demerara sugar. ‘Not to worry’, my partner said to…
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The ten phases of quitting drinking – part 2.
Day 105. This is a continuation of my previous post – the first five of ten stages of quitting alcohol, as experienced by me. Of course, not everyone will have the exact same adventure, but I’ve definitely picked up some common themes from all of the ‘quit lit’ and social media I’ve read and it’s…
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From wine to wellness. Why I quit for good.
I’ve always liked the idea of blogging since becoming a mum, but I’ve never managed to put fingertips to keyboard until now. It’s not like anyone would care about my life specifically. I mean, it’s not like I’m a celebrity. I’m just another single working mum, 39 years old, trying to make it through the…
Why mummy gave up drinking 