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with Suze // “Alcohol affected my mental health to such an extent that I had chronic anxiety and depression. I struggled to deal with grief and various traumas that I went through and I was unable to moderate successfully.

In April 2022, I decided enough was enough and I had my last drink. It was the best decision I have ever made and life is now totally different. My mental health is worlds away from how it was when I was drinking and I’m a better mum, wife and friend. I’m loving learning more about who I am and growing into the person I was meant to be. I’ll be celebrating 2 years sober on 30th April!”

Thank you for sharing your inspiring story!

Join us on Monday May 6th for our Zoom Check in for the Zero Proof Project - a year long journey to sobriety. We couldn’t be more excited for our guest speaker

LARA LOVE HARDIN is a literary agent, author, prison reform advocate, and president of True Literary. Her memoir, The Many Lives of Mama Love is a 2024 Oprah Book Club pick and a New York Times bestseller. She has an MFA in creative writing and apart from her own book, is also a five-time New York Times bestselling collaborative writer, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Designing Your Life, and 2018 Oprah Book Club pick, The Sun Does Shine, which she co-authored with Anthony Ray Hinton about his 30 years as an innocent man on Alabama’s death row. In 2019, she won a Christopher Award for her work “affirming the highest values of the human spirit,” was nominated for an NAACP Image Award, and short-listed for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Lara is also the co-founder of The Gemma Project, a gender- and trauma-responsive organization serving justice-impacted women with integrity and compassion. Love Hardin lives in La Selva Beach, California.

We’re so excited for this collaboration and can’t wait to connect with you all at 7pm! If you haven’t signed up and would like to join the Monday zoom, DM us for the link!

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a crucial time dedicated to educating the public about the impact of alcohol use disorder and promoting ways to support recovery. Here are ways you can support the cause and resources for those seeking help:

    ✅ Educate Yourself and Share Knowledge: Utilize reputable sources to learn about alcohol addiction, its signs, and effects. Websites like the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) offer valuable information.
    ✅ Support Organizations: Many organizations are dedicated to helping individuals with alcohol use disorders. Consider supporting groups such as the Herren Project, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), or SMART Recovery through donations or by volunteering. Your contribution can make a significant impact on their ability to provide services.
    ✅ Offer a Listening Ear: If you know someone struggling with alcohol use, offer your support. Sometimes, having someone to talk to can make a big difference. Ensure they know about resources like the SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP), a confidential, free, 24/7, 365-day-a-year service offering information to individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
    ✅ Promote Sobriety and Recovery: Use social media to share positive messages about sobriety and recovery.

By taking these steps and utilizing available resources, we can all contribute to a supportive environment this Alcohol Awareness Month. Together, we can help illuminate the path to recovery and offer hope to those affected by alcohol use disorder.