THE SOBER CHEF | DINING WITH KAT

6 Months Sober Check-in

I can’t quite believe it’s been 6 months since I stopped drinking. The longest I ever went before total abstinence was 6 weeks and that...

the Rollercoaster of Feelings in Sobriety

So the joy of being sober kinda came and then went away again pretty quickly. People said it gets easier. Why the hell do I feel so low?...

Unlearning toxic behaviours and coping mechanisms

So anyone that knows me, will know (and have experienced) that dealing with the stress of day to day life isn’t exactly my strong point....

The 21st June

Not drinking is hard. Living in a society where nearly everyone around you drinks is insanely hard. The world opening up again in general...

Alcohol and My Mental Health

It is not really a surprise that a lot of people in sobriety also suffer from various other mental illnesses, and you could argue that...

Self-Love

Self-love is something I find extremely difficult. I genuinely used to ask my therapist how do I love myself in the hope that she would...

The Stigma of Alcoholism

A main reason why those struggling with addiction take so long or feel as though they can’t seek help for their illness is because of the...

Goodbye letter to Alcohol

Dear Alcohol, We’ve had a wild journey together darling but it’s time to say goodbye. When we first became friends, you were so much fun...