Ruari Fairbairns | One Year No Beer

I love life each and every day! – Lisa Jones

It’s beyond anything I could have imagined, I never knew you could live life without alcohol. Life before OYNB was very much like a treadmill. Wake up, do my daily routines, pour a big glass of Pinot Grigio at 5pm for both myself and my (now ex) husband and watch TV....

I’m feeling good right now and plan to keep going – Colby Swann

Today I am 166 days alcohol-free, with no blips. I pass the liquor store and don’t even realise it’s there. I have lived most of my adult life overweight or obese. After university and with children, family and desk work, I was often sedentary. Over the years I tried...

Effective coping strategies: How to manage stress without alcohol

Ever poured a glass of wine and thought ‘I deserve this’ after a long, stressful day? Actually, we think you deserve better. Research has shown the link between stress and drinking – when an individual is under more stress, they are more likely to drink...

This shiny new lifestyle is so full of possibilities – Karen Moore

I joined OYNB on the 28th August 2020 after a visit to see my son who was already a member. I have a sister-in-law in Australia who is also a member and I could see that they were both thriving and I wasn't. Time for a change There were a few reasons why alcohol was...

Seasonal drinking

Whether it’s kicking back at a summer BBQ, or snuggling by a winter fire, the time of year can have a big effect on your drinking habits. If you’ve noticed seasonal patterns in your alcohol intake, then you’re not alone. The time of year can play a large part in...

No more grumpy Dad in the mornings – Eduardo Blanco

Switching to AF gave me the opportunity to demonstrate that we can celebrate without alcohol. Originally, I am from Venezuela where the culture is to drink alcohol for any situation or celebration. I grow up seeing my dad ingesting large quantities of alcohol and be...