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...




