When we filmed this interview, Jenna was only “fifty-three days in, and I feel like a totally different person.” I could completely relate. Something magical happens when you draw that line in the sand. The line that says I’m not going...
Alcohol equals confidence, right? That’s what I signed up for. That’s the reason I was first in line for the champagne every. single. time. Alcohol stands for fun! And mischief! And shenanigans! Until it doesn’t. Until you wake up the...
I remember when one of my biggest fears about sobriety was that I’d never have fun, ever again. My fear kept me trapped, endlessly looking to the bottom of the bottle to try to find my bliss. I sure as hell wasn’t ready to stop drinking. But...
Do you ever feel like you drink just because it’s expected of you? Just to fit in? I sure did. My history and reputation as a party girl was well established, and to be honest, I didn’t really know who I was if I wasn’t that girl....
So often, I think we drink – not for the drink itself – but just because we want to feel a certain way. Relaxed, happy, excited, confident, included… Just like Elloa, I first fell in love with alcohol because of the way it made me feel....
Do you ever have a single glass of wine and feel just that little bit less enthusiastic the next day? Your creativity doesn’t flow… You feel cranky with everyone around you… Stuff you usually breeze through feels really freakin’...
