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With more than half the country touched by addiction but so many too afraid to talk about it, Addiction Awareness Week reminds us why these conversations are important When I saw HRH The Princess of Wales’s message to The Forward Trust ’s Taking Action on Addiction Campaign in support of Addiction Awareness Week (HRH has been Patron of The Forward Trust since 2021), this quote stood out: “Addiction is not a choice, or a personal failing, but a complex mental health condition

After years of chasing confidence at the bottom of a glass, Emma Bond discovered that the real magic was in showing up fully; for herself, for her family and for the life she truly wanted This week, I’m so excited to introduce you to Emma Bond, who has been alcohol-free since 1st January, 2023. Emma’s story is full of honesty, strength, grief, growth and the kind of self-awareness that so many women will see themselves in. Her journey started young, carried her through mother

The last two years left me carrying more stress than I realised and transpersonal coaching has helped me understand why everything finally spilled over I’ve been having some transpersonal coaching lately – it was new to me too! If you’re not familiar, it’s a specialised form of coaching that takes a holistic, integrative approach and supports deep personal growth and transformation. My sessions are with my reiki practitioner, Danielle, who is offering pro bono coaching so she

This week, imposter syndrome came knocking, but it turned out to be a sign I was exactly where I needed to be

Morning hangover jokes a might seem harmless, but they’re not

Lily Allen’s new album dives deep into heartbreak, resilience and sobriety. Here’s why her honesty and strength resonate so strongly with anyone on an alcohol-free journey.

Two decades after living for the London nightlife, I went to see one of my old favourite bands and realised how different freedom feels now. The music hasn’t changed, but I have

After years of drinking to escape boredom and loneliness, a breast cancer diagnosis and a series of blackouts pushed Nicola Wood to reassess her relationship with alcohol

A weekend away in Marrakech was a sober girl's delight

One in four of us fears a loved one drinks too much. Here’s why it matters and what you can do When we think about alcohol problems, it’s...

Sober October can be more than a month off, you might find you don't want to go back

20 sober terms and what they mean

Sobriety didn’t just change Danielle Moore’s life - it gave her a brand new one This week I’m so excited to share 26-year-old Danielle’s...

Because saying “no thanks” should be enough but sometimes it isn’t You’ve decided to take a break from alcohol. You feel good about it....

The benefits of giving yourself a month off wine Thinking about taking a break from alcohol after a busy summer of socialising and all...

September: as good a time for a reset as any I ’ve always felt more like September as the start of a New Year than January. January is so...

The second in my monthly series chatting to sober women, this time it's the wonderful Noreen Golding who is three years sober TODAY! This...

Little eyes are always watching and learning, even when you think they’re not It’s 5pm, you pour yourself a glass of wine. Your child is...

No prosecco in the departure lounge. No G&T on the plane. No problem. For years, alcohol and travel went hand in hand. The airport glass...

When you're tired, and tempted to pour a glass — here's what you really need (and it's not wine). It’s 5 p.m., the kids are arguing...