Danni Carr
Danni Carr
263. When your family are big drinkers with Shelly HIQA Grad
263. When your family are big drinkers with Shelly HIQA Grad
263. When your family are big drinkers with Shelly HIQA Grad
Saturday 7th December 2024
Shelly shares how she navigated her first alcohol-free Christmas with a family of big drinkers, offering practical tips and heartfelt reflections.
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Episode Overview
- Bring a variety of non-alcoholic drinks to feel included.
- Have a support person on standby for difficult moments.
- Commit to driving someone home as an extra layer of accountability.
- Play it forward by planning how you'll feel the next day.
- Remember that most people don't care if you're not drinking.
As long as you have a drink in hand, it doesn't really matter.
Christmas can be a magical time, but for those navigating sobriety, it can also be incredibly challenging. In this episode of 'How I Quit Alcohol', host Danni Carr chats with Shelly, a graduate of the How I Quit Alcohol program. Shelly shares her experiences of spending her first alcohol-free Christmas with a family of big drinkers.
With 16 months of sobriety under her belt, Shelly reflects on the hurdles she faced and the strategies that helped her stay on track during the festive season. She discusses how bringing a variety of non-alcoholic drinks, from kombuchas to mocktails, helped her feel included and festive without the alcohol.
Shelly also highlights the importance of having a support system in place, whether it's a friend on standby or a commitment to drive someone home, to help manage any difficult moments. Her story is filled with practical tips and heartfelt reflections that can inspire anyone facing similar challenges. If you're worried about staying sober during family gatherings, this episode is packed with relatable advice and encouragement to help you through.
So, grab a cup of tea and get ready to feel empowered by Shelly's journey.