Thanks For The Roster Upgrades! Now Let’s Discuss A Petco Park Beverage Menu Upgrade Dear San Diego Padres, I am so sorry for your loss. Your roster additions made for an exciting season in 2022, despite the temporary loss of you know who. Beating the Dodgers in the Wild Card round made all of our… Continue reading Dear San Diego Padres – Us Former Drinkers Deserve Love (And Good Beer)Too
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I Deserve To Be Healthy And Whole. It’s An Alcohol Free Life For Me
Toward the end of my drinking days, I knew alcohol was hurting me and that I deserved better. I wasn’t just drinking to celebrate or enjoy the sunset at the end of a beautiful day. More wine was also being poured as a way for me to avoid any kind of negative feelings. And during… Continue reading I Deserve To Be Healthy And Whole. It’s An Alcohol Free Life For Me
Removing Alcohol Makes You Braver And More Confident
I agonized for a long time about how to start being more open about my struggle with alcohol during the pandemic. For months, I read, watched and listened as others shared their stories about removing alcohol from their lives on podcasts, social media and in videos and books. Courageous and resilient people willing to talk… Continue reading Removing Alcohol Makes You Braver And More Confident
How Do You Know If You Have Alcohol Use Disorder?
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a term to describe a pattern of alcohol use that spans from mild to moderate to severe. Some refer to the severe end of the spectrum as alcoholism. Alcohol use may begin in the teens. Alcohol use disorder occurs more frequently in the 20’s and 30’s, though it can start… Continue reading How Do You Know If You Have Alcohol Use Disorder?
How Can You Go To Italy And Not Drink Wine? Alcohol Free Living
My First “Not Drinking” Trip to Italy I woke up just before my alarm was set to go off at 3:45am. Ugh. Airport pickup in 45 minutes. Andiamo! Our group tour to Italy has been planned, booked and paid for since 2019 but for pandemic reasons has been delayed to June of 2022. I can’t… Continue reading How Can You Go To Italy And Not Drink Wine? Alcohol Free Living
My “Secret” To Getting A Better Night’s Sleep
There are thousands of sleep aids on the market today promising you a better night’s sleep. Prescription meds, herbal supplements, CBD and THC products, cognitive and behavioral therapies, meditation podcasts, sleep apps and more. What if someone told you that there was ONE THING you could do today that would get you a better night’s… Continue reading My “Secret” To Getting A Better Night’s Sleep