Success Stories Archives - Page 24 of 33

“OYNB was my life raft” – by Tracey Norton

Why did I step out onto the scary ledge of going alcohol-free? Why, after years of heavy, daily drinking did I take on the biggest, most terrifying challenge that I could imagine – taking a break from alcohol? The simple answer – because I had to. By 2018, my life...

“Going for an AF life, and not turning back!” – Kendra Manley

Growing up with an alcoholic father, I knew exactly where I didn’t my life to be heading. I was the drinker that used the phrase, “it’s for relaxation”, never drank out of sadness or out of anger, I just loved to drink and did it almost everyday. The thoughts of...

How Being Alcohol-Free Transformed My Dating Life – Amanda Kuda

There’s a common misconception that drinking makes dating easier. We’re told that alcohol offers us that little bit of liquid courage we need to loosen up, to be ourselves. We learn through media exposure that alcohol makes us sexy, sophisticated, and carefree. We...

To Spartan and beyond – by Ann Gash

My first experience with Spartan up close was in July 2018 when I volunteered with OYNB. I knew it was something I wanted to do but had zero belief that I actually would. Forward to July 2019 and there I was, in a field in the midlands about to enter my first ever...

“It’s the best decision I ever made for myself” Lou Short

Before joining OYNB I wasn't really aware of how frequent my drinking had become. It felt pretty standard to me. Drinking wine and cider every Friday and Saturday (and Sunday if it called for a lazy pint or two) and sometimes enjoying bottles of wine in the week with...

365 and onwards – by Benjamin Johnson

On 16th April 2018, I decided to give up alcohol, and take up opportunities. I began realising that I relied on alcohol to experience confidence, peace, relaxation and excitement. I wanted to abandon the plane that I boarded 16 years ago before the plane went down....