Personal Stories

Why do people feel so guilty after they drink? Sarah talks about her experiences with alcohol and shame, and what she learnt from them.

Louise reflects on her journey on how she broke a lifetime habit of drinking alcohol.

Sarah talks about her experiences with alcohol and why she decided to break up with it.

Kerrie talks about her experiences with increasing alcohol addiction, and how the hope for a better future was what she needed to turn her life around.

James talks about the moment when he realised his alcohol use was impacting his life.

From the outside, everything looks perfect. Andy talks about being the loved one of someone struggling with their relationship with alcohol.

Two-thirds of people with an alcohol usage disorder (AUD) are male, yet men make up only a third of the people who seek help about their drinking.

Simon knows how hard it can be to stop drinking. Read about his journey, how he's reframed things in a positive light and changed his mindset – ultimately changing his life.

Read Victoria's story – how she has handled Christmases in the past, and how she handles it today.

Danni Carr talks about what has inspired her to become sober, and the one night that changed everything (when it came to her drinking).