Drunk-ish: Loving and Leaving Alcohol

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From the author of Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay, a hilariously candid and refreshingly honest account of Stefanie Wilder-Taylors journey to breaking up with alcohol for good.

When Stefanie Wilder-Taylor became a mother, being able to connect with other moms over drinks or enjoy a glass of wine at the end of a stressful day felt life-affirming. From liquor cabinet concoctions in high school to tequila shots in her early stand-up comedy days to grocery store wine in young motherhood, alcohol was the seasoning that could give almost any activity more flavor. A drink instantly took the edge off and made even the most difficult adversary (be it a tough crowd in a comedy club or a judgmental PTA mom) not just bearable but fun.

As the years go by, Stefanie wonders if her relationship with alcohol is different from other peoples. Is everyone else struggling this hard to moderate Is it even legal to watch The Bachelor without a glass of white wine

Having spent a lifetime grappling with the question of whether or not she is a real alcoholic, one evening brings Stefanie close to the edge of losing it all. Miraculously unscathed, she decides that she doesnt need to dive all the way down to a stereotypical rock bottom before deciding to stop drinking; if sobriety will improve her life, thats a good enough reason to quit. Stefanies memoir is a tender and funny farewell letter to a beloved but toxic friend.

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Stefanie Wilder-Tayloris an author, TV personality, and cohost of the popular podcast For Crying Out Loud. She cocreated and hosted the late-night comedy parenting showParental Discretion with Stefanie Wilder-Taylorfor NickMom on Nickelodeon. Shes the author ofSippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay;Naptime Is the New Happy Hour;Its Not Me, Its You; Im Kind of a Big Deal; andGummi Bears Should Not Be Organic. Shes appeared onGood Morning America,20/20,The Dr. Oz Show,Dr. Phil,Larry King Live,and Today. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, her three delightful teenagers, and her dog, Penelope.