It’s been four months since I gave up alcohol for good, and I haven’t had a desire to drink alcohol since. The decision to become abstinent (at 67) was without doubt one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It’s good to be happier, healthier and wealthier.

I’m a supporter of Lifering, an American organisation that promotes abstinence but doesn’t run 12-step or similar programmes, and is strictly secular. They’ve just published a piece on Dry January. One of their key offerings is (free) online video meetings over Zoom – there’s no need to download software to use Zoom – during which you can keep your video and audio switched off, if you wish. The online meetings schedule is here.

If you wish to become abstinent, and are perhaps struggling to achieve that goal, feel free to email me (mike@j4mb.org.uk). I’ll do what I can to support you in your journey.

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