“I…I guess that’s why we’re here. For you to check those things and let us know that we have a decent chance of not perishing on the road.” 

“No guarantees Miss. No guarantees.”

Chapter 34 I Was Never Sober   My hand trembles as I ring the bell to my dad’s upscale, rambling house. I don’t have a key. I never have. His other daughter—the adopted one, the one who replaced me—has a key, always has. I’m a visitor. She’s family. Another one of a thousand cuts. He…

How I Went from 60 Drinks a Month to 6 By Susan Keller Quitting nightly drinking is tough. But if you want to cut back, you can. Sauvignon Blanc was my drink of choice, which I’ve been consuming for well over a decade. My husband prefers Chardonnay. I consider us to be social drinkers, but…

I Wrote Mostly Sober Because I Had To Excerpted from July 3, 2024 | By Women Writers Women Books ​ ​ I was a daily drinker for decades. Not heavy, just a couple glasses of wine in the evening; but we now know that daily drinking is physically, mentally, and emotionally damaging. Here’s a glimpse at…

Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip is now available from my publisher in paperback: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/mostly-sober​ ​ I wrote this book to help people who want and are attempting to cut back on their alcohol consumption. I am not alcohol free, nor is that my goal. But going from 60 drinks a month…

Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip is a deeply human narrative that explores one woman’s journey to alcohol minimization. Here’s how Annie begins her story. ANNIE’S NOTE              Let’s be honest: Are you one of the millions of Americans who want to cut down on your drinking but aren’t a candidate for…