The New 4am Club: Breaking the Cycle of 'Grey Area' Drinking
There are two 4 o’clocks in each day, but let’s face it, most of us only see one. For me, though, there were times when I more regularly greeted both. First came the days of late night clubs and after parties, where the cure for the morning after fog was a Sunday afternoon “hair of the dog”. Back then, hangovers were easier to brush off; it was just me and my own choices to navigate. Fast forward to the baby years, and my 4am wake up calls looked very different. I began to understand why some people reconsider their relationship with alcohol during this stage of life, seamlessly adjusting their habits. But not me - I still loved it! Sure, the setting shifted from bars to red wine on the sofa, but if you really want to, you can find a new rhythm. With one child and a local job, those Saturday night rituals continued, bringing comfort and familiarity. Then came the game changer: a growing family and a new job. Suddenly, I was juggling long commutes, baby related sleepless nights, and a n...