When it comes to addiction, people often tell themselves a comforting story: “I don’t drink in the morning, I don’t have physical withdrawals, so I don’t have a problem.” It’s a common narrative, but one that addiction loves to use as a disguise. The truth is,...

Infidelity and addiction are two subjects people rarely discuss together, but the truth is, they’re deeply intertwined. I recently opened up about my own experience on Julia’s podcast, Soberly Speaking. I shared my struggles with cocaine and alcohol addiction and, for the first time...

Fear can be a powerful catalyst for change and this comment in my DM was exactly how I felt when I was drinking.

By the way this person is now sober - so awesome

It was fear that woke me up to the reality of my life spiraling out of control. I realized that I couldn’t continue living in...

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: your little voice saying you need to take a break from substances

As a counsellor specialising in addiction, I’ve seen firsthand how relying on alcohol can hinder emotional growth. When we don’t learn to regulate our emotions without a...

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That’s the scariest thing while you are drinking there will always be a part of you saying you don’t have a problem! I was in denial for so long and it’s not until I was sober did I realise how much of a problem I had with alcohol and drugs. Making the...

Coping with urges in sobriety can be tough, and that’s why I’m sharing a helpful DBT skill!

When we’re hit with those strong cravings, our bodies go into overdrive, and our brains might not be getting enough oxygen to make smart choices.

Here’s a quick trick:

Try immersing...

1. Alcohol, It’s party season, you are at every event. Everyone is drinking you and I don’t want to be the odd one out. I want to have fun with my friends and you have always made this happen!

An ongoing internal battle, when did it become a thing that I needed alcohol to socialise...

I want to share something I wrote in my journal back in 2019. It was during a really tough moment in my sober journey, and reading it now, I realise just how much the grief not only tested my sobriety but also motivated it.

Journal Entry - 2019

Today, I really want a drink. It’s the first...

I found an old journal entry from seven years ago, and it stopped me in my tracks. Reading it now feels like looking at a different version of myself—a version I know so well, but one I’m so far removed from today.

Here’s a glimpse of what I wrote back then:

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Looking back on my journey to sobriety, I can see how many key moments shaped the person I am today. I recently found an old journal entry from my first work event without alcohol, written seven years ago. It really highlights the fear and doubt that so many of us feel in those early days of...

Back when I was working in sales, alcohol felt like a requirement. Long lunches, late nights, and drinking with clients were all part of the job. I thought I needed it to connect, to build relationships, and to get ahead. But the truth is, it nearly destroyed me. I’d wake up exhausted,...

I used to think alcohol made me the life of the party—confident, funny, and free. I’d be so excited to see my friends and let loose, but things would quickly spiral out of control. The night would blur, and I’d get louder and more obnoxious, pushing boundaries without even...