10 Ways to Prepare for Cravings During the Holidays
For me, anything can be a trigger, yet the holidays can almost always guarantee thoughts intruding my mind.
Your Messy Guts Matter
I just need to allow people to love me where I’m at, help prevent me from going backwards, and stand by me as I get myself to where I need to be.
I Moderated My Alcohol Intake…Until I Couldn’t
The first time I guzzled alcohol, I was seven years old. My mom left me with her glass of sauvignon blanc when she went to use the restroom.
I Drank in Moderation Until Mental Illness Intruded
I drank in moderation until after a second pregnancy. The medication wasn’t working. Nothing was working. I drank because…I could.
My Transition to Not Drinking Was Not As Easy As Turning Off a Tap
For at least four months after I made the decision to quit drinking, I found myself in a strange purgatory. I didn’t want to be drinking. I didn’t want to not be drinking. I wanted all the “mores” of being booze-free—more money, more time, more energy, more self-respect—but those “mores”
I Neglected My Teeth and I Regret It
I neglected my oral health horribly during my years of active alcoholism. By the time I was able to see a dentist and begin addressing each issue, my mouth was in terrible shape.
