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Ask An Expert: Krystle (Helpline Counsellor)

Interviews

These ‘Ask An Expert’ posts are interviews I’m carrying out with trained individuals who come into contact with people struggling with booze.

March 21, 2016 – 3 comments

Growing up Kiwi

Guest Posts

This guest post comes from my lovely friend Ali Ikram – a man who grew up in New Zealand drinking alcohol regularly, until one day he realised he had a choice in the matter….

February 28, 2016 – 12 comments

Working my recovery....

Mrs D's Blog

Today is day 1630 of sobriety for me and this is proving an interesting time for me right now… The hard work of early sobriety is over, not drinking is normal and therefore the pride and joy from being a non-drinker is also a bit diminished (still there but not so acute).

February 22, 2016 – 23 comments

A Powerful Eulogy

Guest Posts

A lovely man who worked in the addiction sector here in New Zealand passed away recently.

February 14, 2016 – 10 comments

Sober Story: Derek

Interviews

This week’s Sober Story comes from Derek, a 50 year-old living on the Kapiti Coast.

February 10, 2016

Self-Care

Guest Posts

We talk about self-care a lot here at Living Sober.

January 31, 2016 – 19 comments

Looks plain stupid!

Mrs D's Blog

I just celebrated my 1600th sober day!

January 24, 2016 – 8 comments

Things Change

Guest Posts

This guest post was written by the wise and lovely@suek after she hosted some friends for dinner recently.

January 16, 2016 – 14 comments

It doesn't solve or fix anything...

Mrs D's Blog

Alcohol is such a tricky drug.

January 9, 2016 – 8 comments

Sobermass and New Cheers

Guest Posts

Some more Christmas and New Years inspiration for you – this post comes from @_jjw_, a smart and lovely kiwi dude, and brave sober warrior.

December 14, 2015 – 9 comments