Mind Wanderings

Join us this wknd for a family friendly charity trek for children affected by a parent’s drinking.

The only time in life you should DEFINITELY go with the crowd!

150 tickets sold. Will be an incredible day of fun and good feeling on the south coast.

🎟️ https://nacoa-store.org.uk

With Josh Connolly, Calum Best and more!

"One day at a time. Five years ago, sobriety was the greatest gift I gave myself."

Congratulations, Amy!

📷: amerzstylist (IG)

Led by the tenacious chair of the APPG on Children of Alcoholics, Liam Byrne. As living proof of this year’s #COAWeek theme ‘breaking the silence’, our speakers include Sara Britcliffe MP, Chanita Stephenson, Calum Best, Sarah Drage and Lorri Haines. Turning pain into passion and growing the movement for change. You can join us too! 🔗 https://nacoa.org.uk/stafford-ward-lecture-2024/ #COAWeek #COAWeek2024

I used to moderate, but it became as much of a chore as being an alcoholic was. It took up just as much time planning moderation as it did planning a p**s up. It just made it much easier to become teetotal.

Really excellent podcast I’ve just listened to

‎Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories: Rising from Rock Bottoms: Justin’s Journey to Sobriety on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories, Ep Rising from Rock Bottoms: Justin’s Journey to Sobriety - 26 Aug 2023

When are YOU going to stop doing that self-destructive thing you do?

Your newly sober Friday night survival guide 🖤

1. You have to learn Friday is just another day .. why exactly do you need a poisonous reward to prove that you survived it??!

2. To create long term happiness, you have to forgo immediate pleasure

3. Pick a recipe from the internet and cook it from scratch .. it’ll keep your mind busy

4. Download a sobriety podcast and listen to that while cooking

5. Clean that thing .. oven, windows, floor? Something you’ve been putting off .. tonight is the night that beauty is gonna shine ⭐️

6. Buy chocolate .. or Magnums (ice cream not champagne)

7. Come online and talk random s**t if you’re struggling

8. Find some memes on Pinterest to help you focus on the positives of your lifestyle change

9. Find what you’re gonna buy yourself as a treat when you hit 1 month sober

10. Plan what you’re going to do tomorrow in detail and play tonight forward if you’re tempted .. do you REALLY wanna feel like s**t and undo all of your hard work?

The corporate world and after-work drinks have been closely connected for many years in the workplace. Maybe you have a summer event at your company this season?

Read our blog on alcohol in the workplace and the culture of post-work drinks: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/2022/alcohol-in-the-workplace-is-it-time-for-a-change