My story

I've given up trying to meditate

At least, the way I thought I was 'supposed to'. Here's what I do instead.

Sep 15

And the thousand little heartbreaks of motherhood

Jul 19 •

It wasn't always like this

How can we learn to feel safe without using alcohol?

Jun 28 •

I thought people would hate me

Jun 11 •

Does alcohol make you creative?

A deep dive into a widely-held belief...

Apr 26 •

A story about my teeth

And the consequences of harshness

Apr 2 •

How I learned to be alive

Finding true joy in life without alcohol

Mar 20 •

No, you don't have to call yourself an alcoholic

This is where I get passionate...

Feb 23 •

Some thoughts on being five years sober

And to celebrate, I've created a free self-compassion guide for you

Dec 31, 2024 •

Being with grief at Christmas

An invitation to be excessively gentle with yourself

Dec 19, 2024 •

On my son's fourth birthday

Five wonderful things #4

Nov 20, 2024 •

And what I do know

Nov 8, 2024 •

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