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My Sober Pandemic: Ruth
This is a new series of ‘Sober Lockdown Stories’ featuring people with any length of sobriety sharing how they’re keeping themselves well during the global pandemic crisis.
October 20, 2021
Sober Story: Maria
Today’s Sober Story comes from Maria, a 60-year-old living in Australia.
October 5, 2021
Sober Story: Maria
============= Maria: This time I’m 7 and a half years months sober.
September 17, 2021
My sober pandemic: Sarah
“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
My sober pandemic: Matt
“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
My sober pandemic: Aaron
“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
My sober pandemic: Michelle
“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
My sober pandemic: Maree
“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