Mar 8, 20218 min read

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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First Sober Christmas? - 6 Tips On Making it Through.

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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Sharing the Load - Equality, Fairness and Hanging Out the Washing.

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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Drinking culture - Does what we see as children influence our drinking habits?

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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