Reimagine Your Relationship to Alcohol
For many, January is a month to rethink how much they imbibe, whether they’re worried about heavy drinking or just looking for a reset.
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Jan. 15, 2021
Seven years ago, Laura McKowen started a drinking journal. She knew alcohol was an issue for her she knew it when her 4-year-old daughter helped her clean up the morning after a blackout, and she knew it the 10th time she drove to work hung over but she needed to see it.
“Something very interesting happens when we put things on paper,” Ms. McKowen said, “because we have a lot of cognitive dissonance around drinking.” She couldn’t deflect around what she saw on the page, though: two bottles of wine a night. She got sober, and went on to help others do the same through coaching and teaching workshops.
Thinking about not drinking? These authors can inspire your journey
By Lauren Daley Globe Correspondent,Updated January 12, 2021, 11:47 a.m.
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Just before the new year, model/cookbook author/social media queen Chrissy Teigen announced she was one month sober, thanks to inspiration she took from reading â
âOne month ago, on my birthday, I got this book from my doctor and friend,â Teigen, 35, wrote to her 33 million Instagram followers. âI have been sober ever since ⦠an incredible read.â
Whether youâre committed to a Dry January, cutting back for the new year, or quitting forever, weâve rounded up a few more quit-lit titles to inspire your journey. To be clear: Books are no substitute for talking with your doctor, especially if youâre suffering from a physical addiction or have detox/withdrawal symptoms. Addiction and alcohol abuse require treatment by professionals.