by Gill Kenny | Oct 18, 2021 | Addict, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol & cancer, Drinking, Sobriety
The Irish playwright, novelist and essayist, John B Keane famously said that, Drink in moderation is one of the most ridiculous statements ever made. You must drink a little more than moderation. Sadly, he passed away in 2002 at the age of 73 after an eight-year...
by Gill Kenny | Feb 3, 2020 | Addict, Addiction, Alcohol, Compassion, Sobriety, Staying sober
Triskelion: an old Irish Symbol representing the connection between Body, Mind and Spirit Life is full of ups and downs. I got over my recent downer and, like my injured dog, George, who has since been healed, I bounced back into life. So much so that I feel more...
by Gill Kenny | Jan 13, 2020 | Addict, Addiction, Alcohol, Anxiety, Compassion, Sobriety, Staying sober
Dunguaire Castle, Galway Bay, Ireland Last week I wrote about finding my truth and how it is now guiding me to live a life better than before. This week, I would like to share some of that truth with you. Today marks eight months since I began my journey into...
by Gill Kenny | Dec 23, 2019 | Addict, Addiction, Alcohol, Healing in nature, Pain & vulnerability, Plant-based diet
It’s that time of the year again, when I have traditionally gorged myself on alcohol and food for about a fortnight. Come January, I berated myself for gaining unwanted and definitely unnecessary kilos of fat around my belly and backside. It’s not that I...
by Gill Kenny | Dec 16, 2019 | Addict, Addiction, Alcohol, Compassion, Connection to others, Freedom, Sobriety, Staying sober
When I was growing up in Ireland, we dreamed of a white Christmas and it came true every few years. If it didn’t snow, then we hoped it would be dry because the ice made for treacherous driving conditions. Bikinis and Santa hats It’s been a long time since...
by Gill Kenny | Oct 7, 2019 | Addict, Addiction, Alcohol, Imprisonment
Since ‘coming out’ last week I have been moved by the support and appreciation from readers. I feel a transformation taking place in my life and in order to ensure that it’s not just a dream this week’s blog will be a testimony. The feedback I received about my first...