Media centre

“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.

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.

For Ericka changing her relationship with alcohol was more of a journey – with the path not always clear. It came with setbacks and ups and downs, but then something changed.

A big part of how we support our community is through sharing stories and encouraging each other.

At the end of last year, we asked our Hello Sunday Morning community to share messages of hope and encouragement – to anyone struggling over the holiday season. These messages are too empowering not to share with you all.

Hello Sunday Morning’s Dominique Robert-Hendren, Head of Clinical Innovation and Digital reminds us that the demands of the holidays can be stressful. Particularly when taking a mindful approach to your alcohol consumption – but you are not alone.

With another year come and gone – what a year it has been! As I reflect on 2022, it’s clear there have been many great achievements, but there is much work that still needs to be done.