Too often there are deeper reasons why so many people flock to the bar after work or insist on drinks while cooking, lunching, brunching, or when curled up in a blanket to languish away the day on the couch—the bottomless glass of wine or cocktail as much a part of...
Can you quit drinking while living with someone who still drinks? Hell, yes, you can. Is it ideal? No. No, it’s not an ideal situation, but it can be done and I’m living proof, as are many others who have figured out how to juggle the two opposing worlds of an...
Holiday Drinking: The Green Light That Doesn’t Turn Red Again Until New Year’s Day The span between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can be a challenging time for those who are trying to get sober, stay sober and even for those who want enjoy the holidays...
Women in India Need Help Too I love tossing around topics and running things by some of the women who read my FB blog to help get a feel for what’s going on in other parts of the world. Not surprising at all is the fact that women and our concerns are much the same...
The benefits of rethinking the drink are many: increased self-esteem and self-respect, increased ability to make rational decisions, decreases the risk of breast and other cancers, decreased guilt and shame, decreased risk of divorce, better relationships, better...
