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Sober Story: Emily
"I had two dreadful relapses. They are not lying when they say it gets worse every time."
July 12, 2026
The latest article
I don't care what anyone else thinks...
Are most people thinking to themselves ‘oh that boring sober Mrs D with her boring sober life, who’d want to know her?’
July 11, 2026 – 19 comments
I got sober – so why don’t I feel better?
An explanation of 'PAWS', the slow, behind-the-scenes process of your central nervous system recalibrating after you stop drinking.
July 5, 2026 – 6 comments
You're not a bad person, you're addicted....
But the problem is, if you let yourself down often enough, break promises you’ve made to yourself constantly and often act in a manner you wish you wouldn’t – you do start to believe that you are.
June 24, 2026 – 20 comments
Tips from the Sober Toolbox
Getting Through Wine O'Clock
Wine O'Clock, happy hour, the witching hour, call it what you will, late afternoon is often the hardest time to avoid drinking.
January 1, 2024 – 1528 comments
Socialising Sober
Heading into social situations without alcohol can be very uncomfortable at first.
January 1, 2024 – 463 comments
Sober Treats
These are the little things we buy and do to treat ourselves and help get us through the flat times.
January 1, 2024 – 318 comments
Sober resources
It is hugely helpful, especially in the early phases, to soak up loads of material related to sobriety and recovery.
January 1, 2024 – 684 comments
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