Success Stories | One Year No Beer

OYNB gives you the capacity to take charge of your own destiny—John Hutchison

On 20 August 2010, I poured myself a large whisky and declared it would be my last alcoholic drink. My reason for stopping was simple: I had a happy life, and I no longer felt the need for alcohol. But four years later, my wife (and soulmate) Charlotte died of cancer,...

It’s been the greatest investment of my life—Rikki Lurvey

When COVID shut the world down in 2020, my husband and I went into instant survival mode. I’d been seeing OYNB adverts on and off for about a year or so. I didn’t want to face that alcohol was the main reason why I wasn’t doing the things I wanted to do, and why I...

There’s so much more to be gained for me by not drinking alcohol—Heather Scripps

Over 100 days later, I’m still motivated and loving learning about myself. I’d been seeing OYNB adverts on and off for about a year or so. I didn’t want to face that alcohol was the main reason why I wasn’t doing the things I wanted to do, and why I wasn’t feeling the...

I should live the life I want to live—Quirine Overeijnder

At OYNB, we absolutely know that a change of pace is good for the soul. In keeping with that, we’re taking a wee break from our regular testimonials (which will return next week!) and switching things up a little bit with something new. Quirine Overeijnder, a...

I genuinely don’t feel like drinking now—Heather Gupta

I was someone for whom one drink was never enough. One would always lead to at least three double gin and tonics, or more than a bottle of wine. Even on weekdays (I tried to limit my drinking to weekends only, but occasionally I slipped up), one glass would turn into...

Life is so much richer now—Jessica Schmitt

My relationship with alcohol has always been complicated. Despite the relatively late start of having my first drink at age 19, I never mastered the art of ‘casual’ drinking. While I didn’t drink every day, it was often hard to find the off switch when I did. I’d do...

My life has improved in countless ways—Rebecca Brown

Alcohol was not my problem. Alcohol was my solution. And that was the problem. For me, there wasn’t a rock bottom moment. I didn’t have any blackouts, but I did have a lot that I knew I’d missed out on. I’d been sliding down a slippery slope for 20 years. I was no...

You can’t imagine going back once you’re on the other side—Simon Lewis

I didn’t want my life to be dictated by this addiction. I have struggled with drinking my entire life. It was absolutely my solution to a bad day, a boring day, or even a good day! You could find me with a drink in my hand on most nights, but definitely on the...

The changes are nothing short of astounding—Rachel Walczak

Before joining OYNB, I was the kind of drinker that could never have just one. Or even just five. I’ve always had a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol. I can’t say there’s been a time in my life where I drank moderately or responsibly. But in the two years...

It’s like the best prescription you could get from a doctor—Steve Cuviello

I was a typical middle-lane drinker who used alcohol to celebrate, commiserate, and numb my feelings. Occasionally—out of habit—I would go on a drinking binge. I had a strong suspicion that alcohol was holding me back. I was overweight and I wanted to change my...

All the little things are much more gratifying now—Kristin Dolezal

I don’t plan on drinking. It’s just not on my radar like it was before. How amazing is that? I was always the party girl. I was the one who many times in my teens and beyond, had to be dragged home by my friends, with little memory of it the next day. Typical fun...

I choose to invest in my life, and stop throwing it away – Becca Moses

Life is hard, yet beautiful, and missing any moments due to alcohol, is no longer worth it to me. When I first sought out OYNB I was at what I was certain was my rock bottom moment. I found myself stuck in a routine of “pretend I’ve got it together” by day and...

This time it felt different – Madeline Gibson

I learned a lot more than tips for giving up drinking through OYNB I had done Dry January before but this time it felt different. I was exhausted by the constant struggle of trying to make alcohol ‘work’. It knew it was getting in the way of me living my life to the...