I arrived at the converted stables with no real idea of what to expect. Around 25 other people were there whom I would spend the next 7 days in total silence. I was there after doing research that showed people found answers and peace after several days in silence. 12…

And it takes complete abstinence to be able to see it. — I’m at the point now where I think people who have had a problem with alcohol to the point they have had to give it up completely are the lucky ones. We are the ones who have escaped. It's the people who drink regularly and don’t think they have a…

#2: Ban all diets The path to sobriety is ultimately brilliant. Your life is about to improve immensely. You will become richer, thinner, happier, more fulfilled and your life will change beyond recognition. This I promise you. But the path is a rocky one with ups and downs, highs and…

2. Lose weight without dieting. — Sobriety really is the gift that keeps giving. If you decide to pursue an alcohol-free life, your life is about to change radically. Although the first 6 months are a bit of a rocky rollercoaster, with highs, lows, and pitfalls to look out for, it is actually a journey of…

This is how my first experience went. — Magical places really do exist. Right here on planet earth. I know because I have been there. You just have to know where to look. I spent a weekend recently out in the wild in a very special place, in the countryside in a beautiful yurt for a San Pedro…

And why has being sober got a negative connotation? — Nobody asked me if I was an alcoholic when I was drinking all the time. They do now when I tell them I don’t. What on earth is that all about? I Choose Sobriety I choose to never voluntarily poison myself ever again. I choose to wake up every day feeling fresh, well…

And what should you do about it? — Is alcohol a problem for you? The first time I heard the phrase ‘Grey Area Drinker’, I knew instantly that’s what I was. I knew I was drinking more, and more often than I intended to. But l loved it. I loved the feeling of relaxation I got after the second glass of Merlot and felt…

I wish I knew then what I know now. — Hello Helen, The quandry you’re in at the moment has a very simple solution, even though you can’t see it right now. You think Merlot is your great friend, your ally to get you through hard times, your treat on a Friday night, your social lubricant, helping you relax and have a…

I definitely do. — Hello to all you lovely people who live inside Medium. Thank you for all your reads, claps, and comments. I truly appreciate each and every one of them. What I love about all you internal medium people is that I talk to you all like I talk to the wall. Even though logically I know you are all individual human…