Soberist received a delightful reader response from Ilka, who had read the news about the expansion of the Free yourself from wine easily and happily online coaching to men.
Thank you for your feedback and for allowing us to publish it!
Hello!
Last autumn, I also asked whether the course could also be for men. (Editor’s note: not yet possible at the time)
But I was satisfied with Ira Koivu’s excellent book, which I read and listened to many times – and sometimes still do. Many thanks to Ira for writing the book Free from Wine, and for reading it as an audiobook!
I was a moderate drinker for twenty years, consumed alcohol 2.5 times a week and averaged just under 5 restaurant servings per occasion.
However, many times I thought there was no point in drinking.
After reading and listening to the book Free from Wine, I decided to quit drinking in moderation and become a soberist. This was in September 2021. Since then, I’ve rejoiced in the decision almost every day!
The best thing about Iran is the experience of joy. Many times while listening/reading the book I have thought how anyone can write so wisely. It is the joy of the book that made me decide.
A while ago, my wife and I were at an international market and we tasted and bought some delicious French cheese. It made me think that I had to have a good red wine with it, but it was just a feeling. The cheese was delicious even without the tick.
I really don’t need ethanol in any form anymore. In social situations I use methods guided by Iran, but on the other hand, as an old man, these situations come up very rarely and it’s easy to go there by car.
Never before would I have imagined such a method, which works through joy.
I no longer need the new programme for men, because the book is so good, but I wish the new programme success!
Yours sincerely and gratefully, Ilkka Pirttikoski
