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Putting my fears aside

Guest Posts

This guest post comes from journalist Guyon Espiner who recently released a brilliant documentary about his relationship with alcohol, the drinking culture in New Zealand and the power of the liquor industry.

December 3, 2021 – 17 comments

Sober Story: Kelly

Interviews

"Physically I was bloated, exhausted and felt like crap for a few weeks. Then slowly I began feeling better every day and I would say by 90 days I started feeling like a new woman."

November 27, 2021 – 7 comments

Ginger Nectar

Drink of the Week

I love anything to do with ginger.

November 19, 2021 – 2 comments

Things WE have discovered in sobriety (our members speak)

Mrs D's Blog

After publishing my list of 13 things I have discovered in sobriety, I asked members of our community here at Living Sober to submit some of the things they themselves have discovered or realised since they quit drinking.

November 10, 2021 – 16 comments

Sober Story: Sas

Interviews

"Removing the option of drink was like lifting up a massive rug to find all the emotional detritus I’d swept out of sight."

November 1, 2021 – 11 comments

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Drink of the Week

This lovely drink is warm and spicy, with just a hint of pumpkin flavour.

October 29, 2021

My Sober Pandemic: RosieD

Interviews

“Decided on my 69th Birthday (end of June) that I was sick and tired of the struggle of “moderation” and it was just easier to give up for good.” ======== This pandemic sobriety story comes from RosieD who lives in Northland.

October 23, 2021 – 13 comments

You are enough

Guest Posts

This guest post comes from one of our beloved community members, @hammer123, who often shares thoughts from his “big comfy chair”.

October 20, 2021 – 16 comments

My Sober Pandemic: Ruth

Interviews

This is a new series of ‘Sober Lockdown Stories’ featuring people with any length of sobriety sharing how they’re keeping themselves well during the global pandemic crisis.

October 20, 2021

Lemon Iced Tea

Drink of the Week

I need to make iced tea more often!

October 14, 2021 – 1 comment