Enjoying life alcohol-free
L A U R I E M C A L L I S T E R
Hi I’m LAURIE
I’m a sobriety advocate, marketing geek, once-upon-a-time yoga-teacher, and writer from the UK.
From 2016-2021, I wrote a public sobriety blog on this website called Girl & Tonic.
Six years ago, I stopped drinking alcohol and it helped me turn my life around. I shared my journey in the hope it would help people feel less alone with their drinking struggles – and to show them it was possible to do the same.
Now it’s time for me to turn inwards, and to take stock before I continue to share my guts on the internet. I’m not going to add to this blog any longer. 2023 Laurie does not necessarily think the same as 2016/2017/2018/2019/2020 or 2021 Laurie, but for now the blogs are here for you to read.
There are so many more amazing sobriety resources now, and I have shared some below for you.
If you want to keep in touch, sign up for my very occasional email.
However you found me, and wherever you want to go – I’m wishing you so much luck on your journey.
Lots of love,
Laurie xxx
From the blog Archive …
How sobriety changed my life
When I speak to people about how sobriety changed my life, I often tell them sobriety gave me the stable foundations I needed to get my shit together and to create the life I want to live. Let me give you the back story … In 2015, I was drinking a lot. I was out […]
Working with your inner child
. I know working with your inner child might sound a bit “out there” to some of you. But, it can be an amazing tool to help you feel safe, supported and more confident as an adult. Did you just eye roll at me? I hope you didn’t because learning to work with your inner […]
When gratitude is hard: a new way to approach gratitude
In the current climate when gratitude is hard to find in our everyday lives sometimes, what do we do?! Gratitude sometimes can feel like it’s been overdone (just me?!) and yet the benefits of gratitude have been proven time and time again. Even the notion of being grateful on a hard day conjures up an […]