“I knew I had to stop drinking. I didn’t know it would change my friendships forever”

Octavia Bright on how drinking changed her friendships

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“I knew I had to stop drinking. I didn’t know it would change my friendships forever”

By Octavia Bright

3 months ago

7 min read

When writer Octavia Bright’s life spiralled so far out of control that her psychiatrist suggested she attend AA, she was forced to reckon with what her life would be like without alcohol. But could her friendships survive it? 


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