My name is Nicole Stallard

I am in recovery from alcohol addiction, for almost 2 decades I drank like a "normal" person, until eventually alcohol overtook my entire life. It took me many years of living in shame, regret and despair to finally decide that alcohol was no longer serving me. If I did not completely remove this poison from my life, I would be living my life at half speed and would never fully realize my full potential and purpose. This sobering realization was something I was not no longer willing to accept, so I gathered every ounce of courage I had, and decided to get help.

In November 2025 I entered a 60-day in patient alcohol rehab treatment facility, and quickly realized this was the best decision I had made in my entire life. For 60 days I broke myself open to the core, examining past traumas and finally coming to terms with the fact that I am an "alcoholic" and will never again be able to drink "normally". For so many people this realization can be shattering, but for me it brought a comfort, peace and freedom I cannot describe to have made the choice to finally live in my truth, without apology or hesitation.

As I embark on this long-awaited journey of self-awareness and self-discovery, I decided to create a podcast and a website to provide information and support to anyone out there who is questioning their relationship with alcohol, and believes there is more to life than the next drink. I want to sincerely thank you for visiting TheDrySide.com, and encourage you to check back for my first blog and podcast episode...coming soon!

~Nicole Stallard