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Ria: I'm proud of myself
As the daughter of an alcoholic, drinking has never been something I did completely without a warning voice in my head. There were always those questions: Is this too much?…
Harry's Doubt
After more than three weeks of sobriety, I muse about an alcohol-free life after January. Shall I, Shall I not, Shall I, Shall I…. Normally I am not a doubter,…
moment of happiness
Many people now that they have stopped drinking, tend to fall back on more sugar and fat. If you would drink a glass of alcohol, you have a good feeling,…
Lars: daddy, I look more and more like you
“Announcing you're only having 1 beer is like jumping off an apartment building and saying you'll fall to the fourth floor,” this was one of many comments…
Emma: like father like daughter
"It is a child of the father!" my father always says with a smile when I order my umpteenth glass of red wine in the restaurant. My father likes a strong drink…
Gerb De Column Writer – Good question: why?
Last summer I had a funny conversation with my two little cousins, ages six and eight. In the summer I always like to make cocktails as a cool snack at the barbecue.…
Eveline blogs – 2
Unbelievable how life is geared to alcohol. Oddly enough, you only realize that when you take a look yourself. Went to a very nice party of a friend last night.…
Judith blogs: don't punish yourself
When I decided not to drink for three weekends last year (because I only drank on Friday and Saturday), I thought it was smart to stop all parties, outings and get-togethers…
Gineke: I only because I have to
Why do I leave my wine standing during our daily 'cosy' drink hour around five o'clock? Not just because I don't want to consume alcohol for 30 days. Just because you have to. Mine…
Alcohol and (winter) sports
Enjoy a mulled wine or Jäger tea on a terrace next to the slopes in the winter sun and at the end of the day Apres Ski is on the program.
Sleeping like Sleeping Beauty
Alcohol not only affects your sleep (falling asleep quickly, but less deep sleep) but also snoring. The numbing effect of alcohol ensures that the muscles…
Give me a sauvignon blanc
Irene is 48 and the mother of two beautiful teenage daughters. She is divorced, in a LAT relationship and works full time as an executive in the financial sector. Irene has through…
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