Boozemusings

If You’re Drinking Too Much Too Often Rethink the Drink

 

Category: How I Stopped Drinking

  • “Alone” at dinner

    “Alone” at dinner

    The hubs & I went out last night for dinner with our closest “couple” friends. The wife is one of my besties & between the 4 of us, we’ve left a long trail littered with empty bottles. But they’ve known about my 100-Day AF Challenge and have been supportive in a general, “good for you”…

  • One Glass won't Hurt

    One Glass won't Hurt

    I’ve been thinking a bit about the “one glass of wine won’t hurt” syndrome. For me, that was the final rationalization that I had to kick out the door to stay sober. Over the years that I’ve participated in an online community of people trying to stop drinking and stay alcohol-free, I have seen so…

  • A Tonic For Gin.

    A Tonic For Gin.

    Nine years ago I joined Hello Sunday Morning and it changed my life. It may have even saved my life, who knows. My drinking had reached a point where it wasn’t fun anymore and it was hurting my physical health and relationships. I had enough but didn’t know how to stop drinking. HSM provided me…

  • Easy Quinoa Wrap for Sandwiches or Tortillias

    Easy Quinoa Wrap for Sandwiches or Tortillias

    1 ½ cups ( 250g) Quinoa ( soaked for at least 8 hours or up to two days) 1 ½ cups ( 350ml) water 1 Tblsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 1tsp linseed (optional) 2 cloves garlic (optional) 1 onion (optional) Herbs to taste Rinse quinoa well and drain. Place all ingredients in standing blender…