Dry January
A Drabble is a short work of fiction of precisely one hundred words in length. The purpose of the drabble is brevity, testing the author’s ability to express interesting and meaningful ideas in a confined space.
Tears were threatening to spill from his eyes, blurring his vision. His shoulders dropped in resignation as he stared at the door that had just closed on him.
Another lost opportunity.
The monsters of resentment, anger, disappointment and frustration were lurking around.
It would had been easy to go back to his ‘why-me-victim’ days.
But he walked ahead with determination as a new seed started growing strong in his mind.
He was sober.
The road might be bumpy, but it will lead to his destination
His story may be rooted in misery but it will not be his only story!
Linking this to #100WordsOnSaturday on Everyday Gyaan for Dry January
What is Dry January?
Alcohol has become a part of our social fabric. It is used for celebration, for comfort, to socialise, to wind down, to cope…. It is treated differently to other drugs; it’s legal, socially acceptable and even encouraged.
Alcohol-related deaths account for around five percent of all deaths worldwide.
Alcohol harms – it causes mental health problems and liver disease, it is one of seven forms of cancer, brings economic difficulties and so much more.
Dry January is a public health campaign urging people to abstain from alcohol for the month of January. This annual no-alcohol challenge, offers a reprieve, a reset, a chance to reflect on the impact alcohol has on our lives. People vow to trade the haze of a hangover for 31 days of mental clarity.
What do you do on a Sunday in #DryJanuary during lockdown? You could try cooking something elaborate, making some fancy mocktails, playing an instrument, listening to music… Anything you like! Find more ideas here: https://t.co/jhIYhZQ0x6 pic.twitter.com/zsRqLo00hF
— Dry January (@dryjanuary) January 10, 2021
January 10, 2021 11:40 pm|
Alcohol has wreaked havoc in many societies. I don’t know if abstaining from it just one month will help in any way, it one goes back to the old ways from the next month.
January 11, 2021 12:42 am|
The 100 words fiction is powerful! Packs a punch!
And yes, it’s a good initiative – Dry January.. and maybe, it will make folks understand that they don’t have to drink to have fun all the time and that without alcohol, one can have a good time.
January 11, 2021 1:11 pm|
So nice to see you back to blogging – you always do the drabbles so well!
January 11, 2021 8:14 pm|
I like your 100 word fiction and the theme dry January as well.
January 11, 2021 11:05 pm|
It’s nice to read 100 words mini fiction again here. I loved it. I had not heard of Dry January till now. Good to know.
January 11, 2021 11:54 pm|
Alcoholism has ran rampant in my family. Kudos for giving awareness to this struggle!
January 12, 2021 12:45 pm|
Your story is so full of hope. Often, people give up during such a challenge and go back to their old habits.
I hope this idea of Dry January catches up and inspires more and more people to make a necessary change for the sake of their health.
January 13, 2021 4:07 pm|
You’re awesome with short fiction and this one is no exception! Dry January seems like a thoughtful idea.
January 18, 2021 2:02 pm|
I know of Dry Day but not of a Dry January. I was married to a semi alcoholic and know very well what alcohol does to people. I was never one to drink in excess or crave it like I see it being done in social circles around me. Ppl go crazy if they dont get their fix esp around Navratras when all they do is moan and groan about the abstinence. I really wish people would understand how toxic lives become under the influence of alcohol.
January 19, 2021 4:53 pm|
You are so good at the drabble, Shilpa! Loved reading this today. There’s no denying that the damages of alcohol ruin lives, families and their future.
This is a great initiative to raise awareness for people to think about a pause and reset to get over their addictions.
January 19, 2021 8:03 pm|
Didn’t know about dry January. I am glad there are initiatives to control alcohol intake.
Wonderful Drabble. So good to see you writing stories again.
January 29, 2021 5:05 am|
Yes I sometimes wonder who the hell made it a social practise when clearly it has no good effects …. Especially in financially low families ….
August 2, 2022 1:57 pm|
Thank you so much!! It’s nice to know about this information.