Tag: recovery
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Christmas, loss and the art of healing in sobriety.
It’s been a minute. Well actually, it’s been over a year since I put pen to paper to write a blog. It’s been a constant feature on my ‘mum list’ – always hovering near the bottom of the priority pile. And since I never get close to the end of a list – which is…
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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…
Why mummy gave up drinking 