Uncover stories of people around the country who have an experience to share about the role of alcohol in their lives, whether for themselves, their family, or their friends.
When we are worried about alcohol for ourselves or someone we love, it can help to know others have been through this before – to hear their experiences and learn from their advice.
When you think of an old-fashioned stand-up comedian, you can’t help but think of smoky bars, endless drinks and lots of big nights. But the industry is changing, with more comics now opting to drink little or no alcohol.
Pauline was never a big drinker. But to deal with the challenges presented by COVID-19, she started relying on a glass of wine or two every night.
When I was 11, my dad told me about his alcohol dependence. I remember him sitting on the end of my bed, doing his best to make it make sense. Pieces of early memories started falling into place.
It has been 30 years since Dave Hughes gave up drinking for good. Today, he is one of Australia’s most successful comedians, television and radio hosts and all-round entertainers. But before becoming this person, he was living a different life.
As a young person in the bodyboarding community, Tyler became immersed in the partying and alcohol culture that came along with it. But alcohol didn’t just remain a social thing – Tyler came to associate alcohol as a ‘reward’, giving himself ‘permission’ to drink often.
Throughout her early adulthood, Kathryn was a binge drinker – so much so, she says, that it felt like part of her identity. Later, as a mum of three sons, a ‘morning after’ moment on a family holiday led her to decide to take a break from alcohol. so, she says, that it felt like part of her identity. Later, as a mum of three sons, a ‘morning after’ moment on a family holiday led her to decide to take a break from alcohol.
When you think of an old-fashioned stand-up comedian, you can’t help but think of smoky bars, endless drinks and lots of big nights. But the industry is changing, with more comics now opting to drink little or no alcohol.
Pauline was never a big drinker. But to deal with the challenges presented by COVID-19, she started relying on a glass of wine or two every night.
When I was 11, my dad told me about his alcohol dependence. I remember him sitting on the end of my bed, doing his best to make it make sense. Pieces of early memories started falling into place.
It has been 30 years since Dave Hughes gave up drinking for good. Today, he is one of Australia’s most successful comedians, television and radio hosts and all-round entertainers. But before becoming this person, he was living a different life.
When you think of an old-fashioned stand-up comedian, you can’t help but think of smoky bars, endless drinks and lots of big nights. But the industry is changing, with more comics now opting to drink little or no alcohol.
Pauline was never a big drinker. But to deal with the challenges presented by COVID-19, she started relying on a glass of wine or two every night.
When I was 11, my dad told me about his alcohol dependence. I remember him sitting on the end of my bed, doing his best to make it make sense. Pieces of early memories started falling into place.
Every experience with alcohol is unique, and your voice has power.
Share your story to help create change – whether through encouraging others to reach out for support, or ensuring decision-makers consider the real experiences of everyday Australians when deciding on policies that affect our communities.
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