Category: Health & Society

Stuart, a father of 3 and Daybreak member shares his story.   I broke up with alcohol. Because it lied and cheated on me. After many decades together, I thought we had a mutually beneficial relationship. But I got to the point where I realised alcohol did not have my back, and there wasn’t one

Did you try Dry July? Or have you recently cut down on drinking or stopped altogether? The benefits often come quickly—improved mood, clearer thinking and more money in your pocket are just a few. If you’re wondering how to build on your progress, we’ve got a few ideas for you. What’s good so far? Recognise

I always had an on-and-off relationship with alcohol. From a young age, my friends and I loved partying – we lived for the weekend. Friday and Saturday nights were spent at the pub or nightclubs often not getting home till sunrise. I was also very involved in sport and I would abstain from alcohol completely

There’s got to be more to life than this. This thought has echoed through my mind countless times over the years, especially during the darkest moments of my battle with alcohol. Growing up amidst extreme levels of family domestic abuse, I began drinking at 13, using alcohol as a coping mechanism for the complex PTSD

It’s human nature to want what we can’t have. When we feel we’re being denied pleasure or our freedoms are restricted, it can amplify desire for the forbidden. For many people thinking about giving up alcohol in July, it’s a chance to work on their health and fitness and create a circuit breaker to reset

Are you considering abstaining from alcohol for Dry July? If you are, it calls for some thoughtful preparation and a touch of strategic thinking. Whether you’re in it for health reasons, to support a cause, or just to see if you can do it, getting ready for Dry July is the key to success. What