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Don't expect support

Mar 20, 2019

Written by danielle leonard

When you choose to quit drinking alcohol, don't expect much support. Unless you're an alcoholic. At least, that has been my experience so far. People get it if you quit because you're an alcoholic and your life is a hot mess, as a result. They support you and encourage you. That doesn't happen if you're a social drinker who has decided to quit. Continue reading

Alcohol is everywhere

Mar 13, 2019

Written by danielle leonard

One of the first things I noticed when I quit drinking alcohol was its ubiquitous presence. Strangely, I'd never realized how frequently the theme of alcohol arose in my daily life. And by my daily life, I mean yours, too. It's in radio commercials, TV shows, movies, social media posts even Hallmark stores for God's sake. Can't cope with life? Have a drink. Boss sucks? Have a drink. It's noon somewhere in the world... Have a drink. Continue reading

Tackling the triggers that make you drink

Mar 06, 2019

Written by danielle leonard

Tackling the triggers that make you drink

Once you quit drinking, for good, you're going to get to know your triggers. You won't like them at first, and certainly won't recognize them. That's because before quitting, a trigger would be imperceptible to your mind. Almost as quickly as it would arise, you would reach for that glass of wine. Continue reading

Celebrating without wine

Mar 01, 2019

Written by danielle leonard

I had a reason to celebrate. On this particular day, I'd received news that the editor job I'd applied for was mine for the taking. Truly, a dream job. I'd been writing for a local newspaper for a couple years and my contract was ending in a few weeks. I had no job lined up. And, skill-wise, I was best suited for a writing or editing gig, Continue reading

Substitutes for wine

Feb 26, 2019

Written by danielle leonard

A tremendous part of the clarity journey is self-exploration. By that, I mean you'll be asking yourself a gazillion questions as you come to understand why you want to drink so badly, and how you can overcome that desire once and for all. One of the first places you'll likely start is determining what it is about the drinking experience, itself, that is so alluring. Continue reading

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Don't expect support

Alcohol is everywhere

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