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March 26, 2024

“I wore my handbrake out” – Jamie’s story of perseverance and how he choose between abstinence and moderation

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

By Jamie Rae

3 minutes

December 20, 2023

Is moderation possible? Mick shares his journey back to social drinking

I grew up in a Sydney inner city pub culture where even now, in my late 50s, if I have a chat with a mate,

By Mick

4 minutes

October 12, 2023

Why I don’t drink anymore

Alisha has had a tumultuous relationship with alcohol throughout her life. Read on to see why she doesn't drink anymore, and the circumstances that have led her in this direction.

By Alisha Burns

5 minutes

August 2, 2023

The hidden grief of losing a parent to alcohol and mental illness…

This week, Macushla shares a raw and poignant journey through intricate layers of grief after losing her father to alcoholism and mental health struggles.

By Macushla Kilvington

5 minutes

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July 20, 2023

One “small thing”, at a time

Deciding to make changes in our drinking behaviour is no easy feat. It requires self-reflection, the courage to confront our habits and beliefs, and a

By Hello Sunday Morning

5 minutes

June 23, 2023

Matt’s Marathon: Finding the Inner Strength to Live an Alcohol-free life

Meet Matt, a dedicated member of the Daybreak community, who embarked on a transformative journey to embrace an alcohol-free life. His marathon began on January 1st, 2016, and it has been a remarkable ride filled with triumphs, setbacks, and profound self-discoveries.

By Matt

4 minutes

April 13, 2023

Part 2: Shea’s Life-Changing Experience on the Moonlight Kozi Trek

Join us for part 2 of Shea's story as we explore how opening up about being sober curious and dealing with loss on social media led to unexpected positive outcomes. The Moonlight Kozi Trek helped Shea find solace and have a life-changing experience at the summit of Mt. Kosciuszko, helping him process his grief.

By Shea

4 minutes

March 17, 2023

My Mum: An Inspiring Tale from a HSM Kozi Moonlight Adventure Participant

Meet Shea. An inspiring journey through grief, sobriety, and caregiving. Shea reflects on his own personal journey with alcohol and shares how his mum's battle with alcohol dependency has impacted his relationship with alcohol.

By Shea

4 minutes

March 3, 2023

Trying to be the moderate bloke

"Drinking as a man in Australia was arguably a rite of passage for me."But what do you do when you realise that your values and binge drinking were at odds with each other? Ev said he turned to a value driven approach, when it came to reducing his drinking.

By Ev

3 minutes

February 16, 2023

Drinking and striving for achievement – it wasn’t just the stress

I placed my values on external achievements. Pushing myself to get things done and achieve was all that mattered. It wasn't until a complete breakdown, some exploration with moderation that I acknowledged - sobriety was the answer for me.

By Jayne

4 minutes

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