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Sober Awkward
Being sober gives so much. It makes the world a much nicer place to be. I feel happier, lighter and I’m no longer at risk of being...
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Victoria Vanstone
Feb 3, 20216 min read
Temporarily very Uncomfortable
‘Come on, it’s my birthday!’ says my friend. ‘Er, no, I’m fine. I don’t drink anymore’ ‘Don’t be ridiculous, one won’t hurt’ I stare...
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drunkmummysobermummy
Nov 16, 20206 min read
The Waiting Room
When drinking drowns out self-reflection. I’m standing on a fake rock on the edge of the synthetic grass that covers the crazy golf...
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Victoria Vanstone
Nov 3, 20205 min read
A Self-Aware Sobriety
Giving up drinking feels good, there’s no doubt about it. You sleep better, you eat better and you look, well...happier. But it’s not all...
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Victoria Vanstone
Oct 27, 202010 min read
First Sober Christmas? - 6 Tips On Making it Through.
In a world brimming with alcohol, being the one sober person sitting at the Christmas dinner table can be hard. It’s not only the obvious...
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drunkmummysobermummy
Oct 18, 20205 min read
Sharing the Load - Equality, Fairness and Hanging Out the Washing.
I’m annoying. I’m the sort of person that doesn’t put lids on things properly. I’m the one that balances a fresh roll of toilet paper on...
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drunkmummysobermummy
Oct 6, 20205 min read
Motherhood - A Life on Repeat.
The night before last I paid my 4-year-old $5 to go to bed. I was so tired and simply couldn’t be bothered with the whole bedtime debacle.
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drunkmummysobermummy
Aug 31, 20204 min read
Drinking culture - Does what we see as children influence our drinking habits?
I watched anything as a kid, seduced by the tacky punchlines and tawdry outfits that filled my screen every night....
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drunkmummysobermummy
Aug 19, 20205 min read
Making Friends, Sober
Today I experienced a ‘Wapple.’ A wapple, according to my 4 year-old daughter, is when you go to the park and play with someone you’ve...
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drunkmummysobermummy
Aug 6, 20206 min read
Choosing Days Over Nights
I’ve been away for a ‘Holiday.’ When I say the word ‘holiday’ it conjures up images of me relaxed on a sunbed sipping on a cocktail in...
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drunkmummysobermummy
Jul 27, 20204 min read
The Moderation Pixie
I’ve failed at moderation my entire life. My attempts at cutting down were always dismal. Moderation was being conscious of my first few...
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drunkmummysobermummy
Jul 3, 20204 min read
Celebrate Good Times C’mon! Oh, wait...
It’s not like the old days when I could pop a cork or twist off a bottle top to celebrate. I can’t even have a cheeky glass of bubbly....
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drunkmummysobermummy
May 25, 20206 min read
A Mid-Life Crisis or A Mini-Break?
I’m 43. I guess I’m halfway through my life. I’ve done lots. I’ve travelled the world. I’ve had many jobs, many lovers, many rashes.. and...
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drunkmummysobermummy
May 11, 20205 min read
Alcoholic, me?
I’ve never considered myself to be an alcoholic. Even though I’ve been passed out at festivals, pubs and clubs surrounded by vomit and...
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