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...

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...