On 20 August 2010, I poured myself a large whisky and declared it would be my last alcoholic drink. My reason for stopping was simple: I had a happy life, and I no longer felt the need for alcohol. But four years later, my wife (and soulmate) Charlotte died of cancer,...
When COVID shut the world down in 2020, my husband and I went into instant survival mode. I’d been seeing OYNB adverts on and off for about a year or so. I didn’t want to face that alcohol was the main reason why I wasn’t doing the things I wanted to do, and why I...
Over 100 days later, I’m still motivated and loving learning about myself. I’d been seeing OYNB adverts on and off for about a year or so. I didn’t want to face that alcohol was the main reason why I wasn’t doing the things I wanted to do, and why I wasn’t feeling the...
At OYNB, we absolutely know that a change of pace is good for the soul. In keeping with that, we’re taking a wee break from our regular testimonials (which will return next week!) and switching things up a little bit with something new. Quirine Overeijnder, a...
I was someone for whom one drink was never enough. One would always lead to at least three double gin and tonics, or more than a bottle of wine. Even on weekdays (I tried to limit my drinking to weekends only, but occasionally I slipped up), one glass would turn into...
My relationship with alcohol has always been complicated. Despite the relatively late start of having my first drink at age 19, I never mastered the art of ‘casual’ drinking. While I didn’t drink every day, it was often hard to find the off switch when I did. I’d do...