Annie Grace - The Alcohol Experiment

The Alcohol Experiment

45 days alcohol-free. I didnt think I could make it through the first week, and now I cant imagine ever drinking again. The Alcohol Experiment saved my life. Its so worth the journey!

R.D., New York, New York

Day 60 alcohol free [AF]. Just did karaoke sober. I didnt know that was possible. I had even given myself permission to have one cocktail (to loosen the vocal cords, you understand?). But after looking through the menu, I just didnt fancy anything! Stuck with water all night. Now on the train heading home, looking forward to waking up tomorrow with a clear head, money in my pocket, my dignity (if you ignore the singing), and possibly a sore throat. The Alcohol Experiment is incredible. Thank you.

M.K., London, England

Annie Grace, I just wanted you to know youve touched the lives of many people. This is such a huge movement that you started. You are talked about, I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart (tears are coming down right now). You saved me after almost 27 years of drinking daily, since I was 13 years old when I started. I never thought I would be able to do what I am doing now. Thank you.

S.J., Sydney, Australia

I loved the Alcohol Experiment for so many reasons. Most important, I put down the bottle of wine (every day) and havent touched it since. I am amazed that I am over 30 days in and feeling strong. I dont even think about it too much anymore, and I have been drinking since I was a teen. (I will be 59 on Thursday!) Thank you so much, Annie, for your courage. This was perfect for me.

H.N.R., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I completed the 30-day Alcohol Experiment todayand have been AF for all 30 days, which makes me very happy, as its been a long time since Ive gone 30 days without a drink. The readings and writing exercises of this 30-day program have enhanced my understandingof alcohol and of myselfconsiderably. This has been a powerful experience, for which I am thankful. I may try moderation... but perhaps I never will try it. Certainly not worth it now. I like who I am, AF. I could go on, but for now I simply wanted to let you know that I am grateful. I am not the same person I was 30 days ago. Thank you!

J.L., Maryland, US

31 days ago, I started your alcohol-free experiment. I havent touched any alcohol in the past month and cannot thank you enough for giving me the kick in the ass to get started! I wanted to share a story with you about how much you have convinced me to stay sober. Im a night nurse and was just returning home this morning at 8:30 when I got a call from my youngest daughters school confirming that she was not indeed present today. Because I dont make it home in time to put her on the bus, my husband routinely does this, and I know he would have let me know by text if she were sick and couldnt go in. He had not. I completely panicked. In the remaining two minutes it took me to get home, every single scenario raced through my head, and I ran into the house calling for her. Of course she wasnt there. The phone was ringing as I came through the door, though, saying that the homeroom teacher had marked her absent incorrectly. It was actually the student below her on the roster, and my daughter was definitely at school. I was so upset and angry, I had to go for a walk to calm down. It took a while. And then the thought came to me that a month ago I wouldve been pouring myself a glass of wine, or more likely twoyes, at 8:30 a.m., to relaxbut it hadnt even occurred to me. I knew it wouldnt help and in fact would probably have made things worseI might have called the school back and berated them. Its in large part due to you, Annie. Thank you for your daily teachings. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

C.R., Costa Mesa, California

Your 30-day experiment was so helpful. I learned so much! Im well on my way to being AF completelyfrom drinking daily to drinking five times in 110 days. And I dont plan on drinking anytime soon. It was so in-depth and educational. Thank you.

G.P., Austin, Texas

Thank YOU for this amazing gift you have given so many with first your book and now the Alcohol Experiment! It has truly been life changing for me, and at three months alcohol-free tomorrow, I am more hopeful than I have been in a very long time.

L.K., Windsor, England

You are changing the lives of so many people. Thank you. I feel like someone woke me up from a very, very long nightmare. Really, Groundhog Day. There are no words to express my gratitude. Thank you, Annie Grace, for saving my life.

B.K.R., Portland, Maine

Day 67, Saturday-morning trip to the farmers marketweekend mornings are the best. This has been an incredible journey so far. I jumped in to get healthy over the summer, and I had no idea how much freshness and joy I was inviting back into my life. Im never going back. Not that its been easy, and my body and brain are still healing, but today I feel sparkly and grateful. Annie Grace, thank you doesnt begin to cover it.

M.K., Yarmouth, Massachusetts

Ive been wanting to message you for a while to say thank you. Ive been trying to moderate my drinking for years and find its a daily fight. Having a dad and brother who are alcoholics, I was resigned to the fact it runs in the family! My sister introduced me to the Alcohol Experiment after I had just completed Dry Januarywow! It absolutely changed my perspective on alcohol, and I havent touched a drop since, nor do I intend to! Thank you so much for setting me free.

I.G., Brisbane, Australia

Yesterday was the end of my 30-day experiment. As I reflect on my life 30 days ago, I cannot believe how much has changed. I have survived a family function, pool party, and work trip (there is always a lot of booze involved) without alcohol. I dont feel deprived or like I am missing out. I am much happier and way less stressed. My relationship with my son is better. I now spend the evenings doing activities with him instead of drinking. My romantic relationship is amazing. I spent years trying to quit or moderate unsuccessfully. This time everything feels different. I have absolutely no desire to drink. I couldnt have done it without you. I have no intention of going back to that life. I am excited to see the changes that will happen in a year. Thank you.

G.D., Las Vegas, Nevada

Just wanted to say a huge thank you, Annie Grace. You are a remarkable person who has changed my life. Im on Day 18 of the Alcohol Experiment and still reading the daily lessons. At first I was looking for support to go 30 days alcohol-free in preparation for training for the Race for Life for cancer research on July 1. I downloaded your book This Naked Mind on my Kindle, and only a few pages in my mind-set was changing. All the things you have taught me have made me see I dont want to drink ever again. Its my 40th birthday next month, and honestly Im looking forward to facing the rest of my life alcohol-free. I know there will be challenges ahead, but your lessons will help me stay strong. Thanks so much.

Im writing this on the eve of my 30 days without alcohol... I did actually slip on Day 3, but Im just ignoring that. From that day on, I can honestly say its been a breeze. Not because Im superstrong or anything, but because your alcohol experiment was exactly what I needed to break my 25-year drinking habit.

The information youve given me about what alcohol is and what it was doing to me has left me never wanting to put it in my body again. Now I know why Ive been depressed and tired for 25 years. Five years ago my darling daughter Jenny was diagnosed with cancer, and sadly, a year ago, at the age of 19, she lost her fight. She died in my arms and I thought Id never feel joy again. A month ago I made a choice between life and death. Did I want to live, flourish, speak her name to anyone who will listen, make her count, enjoy this precious life for both of us? Or did I want to retreat beneath my duvet drink myself to death?