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Why sharing experience is so important

Sharing all the highs and lows of your alcohol-free journey can be a powerful thing. And not just for others—for you, too. Sure, sharing experience can be a daunting prospect. Will people judge you for sharing difficult experiences? Will it look like bragging to share...

You can’t imagine going back once you’re on the other side—Simon Lewis

I didn’t want my life to be dictated by this addiction. I have struggled with drinking my entire life. It was absolutely my solution to a bad day, a boring day, or even a good day! You could find me with a drink in my hand on most nights, but definitely on the...

The changes are nothing short of astounding—Rachel Walczak

Before joining OYNB, I was the kind of drinker that could never have just one. Or even just five. I’ve always had a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol. I can’t say there’s been a time in my life where I drank moderately or responsibly. But in the two years...

Coaching: What’s the big deal, anyway?

Coaches used to be reserved for athletes and Hollywood celebrities. But thankfully not any more, because coaching can be powerful for personal growth. But what is it, who is it for, and what do you really get out of it? What impressions come to mind when you think of...

It’s like the best prescription you could get from a doctor—Steve Cuviello

I was a typical middle-lane drinker who used alcohol to celebrate, commiserate, and numb my feelings. Occasionally—out of habit—I would go on a drinking binge. I had a strong suspicion that alcohol was holding me back. I was overweight and I wanted to change my...

All the little things are much more gratifying now—Kristin Dolezal

I don’t plan on drinking. It’s just not on my radar like it was before. How amazing is that? I was always the party girl. I was the one who many times in my teens and beyond, had to be dragged home by my friends, with little memory of it the next day. Typical fun...

10 Tips for reducing your alcohol consumption (by a little or a lot!)

If one of your goals is to cut back on how much you’re drinking, then we have some tips for how to do exactly that! Set yourself goals. Get rid of temptation. Keep yourself busy! Change up your social activities. Keep a diary or track your experiences. Speak out....

I choose to invest in my life, and stop throwing it away – Becca Moses

Life is hard, yet beautiful, and missing any moments due to alcohol, is no longer worth it to me. When I first sought out OYNB I was at what I was certain was my rock bottom moment. I found myself stuck in a routine of “pretend I’ve got it together” by day and...

Alcohol Cancer: The facts about alcohol consumption and cancer | OYNB

Research shows significant links between alcohol consumption and cancer. Taking preventative measures as early as you can could reduce your risk long term. It’s World Cancer Day 4th February, so to mark the occasion we have looked into the research exploring links...

This time it felt different – Madeline Gibson

I learned a lot more than tips for giving up drinking through OYNB I had done Dry January before but this time it felt different. I was exhausted by the constant struggle of trying to make alcohol ‘work’. It knew it was getting in the way of me living my life to the...

I felt fantastic, so I extended my challenge to 90 days, then 365! – Andie Holman

This has led to writing a course I’d been dreaming of for years, as well as having the enthusiasm and motivation to get outside and play. I was a regular drinker of two glasses of wine, sometimes more if entertaining or bored. I found I couldn’t metabolise alcohol...

What's the stigma around stopping drinking, and how do we fight it?

Drinking is often seen as part of UK life and culture. We have pubs on every corner, and many activities are centred around drinking. You probably know more people who drink than those who don’t. Alcohol is so normalised that it seems you must justify why you’re not...

I found myself on a roll – Richard Fletcher

“One doesn’t get over 30 years of drinking in just 28 days” – This resonated with me. I knew I needed to carry on and committed to the 90-Day Challenge. It was ‘way’ back in 2018 that I realised that I was probably consuming a little too much alcohol. I’d been a...