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Sober Story: Steve

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"I was sick and tired of being sick and tired, so something just clicked in me that I had a whole bunch of work to get on with and I had to do it for myself."

October 13, 2021 – 18 comments

Sober Story: Maria

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"My skin has cleared. My hair feels healthier. My nails are stronger. So many aspects of my physical being have changed for the better."

October 5, 2021 – 9 comments

Sober Story: Maria

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============= Maria: This time I’m 7 and a half years months sober.

September 17, 2021 – 16 comments

My sober pandemic: Sarah

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“I truly hope that this song will uplift and inspire others to find forgiveness, love and acceptance for themselves.” ======== ======== Sarah: I think like most, I’m feeling disappointed and somewhat frustrated by COVID.

September 3, 2021 – 17 comments

My sober pandemic: Helen

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“I’ve been sober for two weeks.

August 27, 2021 – 12 comments

My sober pandemic: Matt

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“The main difference between this year and last year is I’ve weaned off anti-depressants successfully, after nearly five years.” ======= ======= Matt: Well, last year it seemed the prospect of lockdown hung for some time before it happened.

August 26, 2021 – 7 comments

My sober pandemic: Aaron

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“Last lockdown I was entrenched in the drinking game and I used it as an excuse to get plastered.” ======== ======== Mrs D: How are you feeling about what’s going on with Covid-19?

August 24, 2021 – 3 comments

My sober pandemic: Michelle

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“I used to be tightly wound, and used alcohol and isolation to cope with my feelings of overwhelm.” ======== ========= Michelle: I’m pretty cool about it honestly, but that’s only because my husband and I can still work remotely.

August 24, 2021 – 3 comments

My sober pandemic: Maree

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“It was the intense guilt after a night of having a bottle of wine that would eat me up.” ======== ========= Maree: Since March last year our family has had to keep a positive outlook on the changes since Covid arrived in NZ.

August 23, 2021 – 4 comments

Sober Story: Sarah

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This week’s Sober Story comes from Sarah, a 46-year-old living in Auckland.

August 20, 2021 – 6 comments