It will come as no surprise to learn that the British Liver Trust is putting its support behind the Dry January 2019 campaign. More about this can be found on their website: britishlivertrust.org.uk/mi...
It is hoped that some 4.2 million people will be supporting this challenge. But what's the impact going to be like?
As if by magic, the BBC have just released a brief video about the younger generation and the problems they encounter trying to face a sober Christmas. I had often thought that the younger generation saw Liver Fibrosis and Cirrhosis as being something old people get. I therefore find it quit reassuring that there are some youngsters out there who are beginning to respect their bodies and who want to break away from the typical student stereotype of mad, wild parties, and drunken weekends. But breaking away is not always as easy as it seems: bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_au...
I don't really drink much anyway, so it depends more on family. I don't turn down a glass of wine from my 94 year old Mother-in-Law or the occasional drink from my adult children, other than those, my year is dry.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Mary
I was planning on taking a liver protector that inhibits the effect of alcohol on the liver and then getting a good buzz going and dancing in the new year on top of the local pub bar counter. Then I realized that was a dream and no such thing exists. So I will be dry as well 😊
Dry January February March April May June July August September October November and December and proud of it. Trying to talk hubby and daughter into doing Dry January x
Really good articles Richard, thanks for sharing. It’s good to see more young people are recognising and changing their lifestyles. We’re alcohol free in my household Christmas, January and year long but it’s amazing how many friends and colleagues lives revolve around alcohol! They can’t believe we can have a great time sober but as you all know on this site we can. Here’s to more people signing up for a dry January x
Stopped drinking September 11 2017. Listed 6 July 2018 and transplanted 11 July 2018. Back at gym 10 weeks post transplant. Happy sober and looking forward to my second sober Christmas! 👌🏼😊! Happy holidays and a great and Heath 2019 to you all x
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or the occasional drink from my adult children, other than those, my year is dry.
Partner who does not want to give up drinking when I am the sick one and have done so successfully for seven months now
Spousal support...who, where?
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