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13 August. 2022 • Category: Addiction | Mental Health | Recovery | Anxiety

Are you sober curious? Maybe questioning your relationship with alcohol? I've been working on this. I'm so excited to share it with you! Okay, so buying a journal won't magically make you sober, but it will give you a focus, for the good and the bad moments. Journals are a simple and effective way to keep you on track and I've used my knowledge as a qualified sober coach to help keep you focussed. • If you're dipping your toe into the pool of sobriety who knows, this might be just what you are looking for!

@soberme_claire Are you sober curious? Maybe questioning your relationship with alcohol? I've been working on this. I'm so excited to share it with you! Okay, so buying a journal won't magically make you sober, but it will give you a focus, for the good and the bad moments. Journals are a simple and effective way to keep you on track and I've used my knowledge as a qualified sober coach to help keep you focussed. • If you're dipping your toe into the pool of sobriety who knows, this might be just what you are looking for! . . #soberweekend #sober #soberlife #sobercurious #soberaf #soberliving #sobermum #sobermovement #soberlifestyle #sobernation #sobercommunity #sobertribe #soberjourney #soberthinking #sobermotivation #soberisbetter #sobriety #sobrietyjourney #sobrietyisbeautiful #anxiety #copingstrategies #soberstories #sharing #soberinspiration #sobervibes #sobersaturday #nohangoversunday #sobersummer #booktok #bookstagram #quitlit ♬ original sound - SoberMe_Claire" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7131274519578200838">♬ original sound - SoberMe_Claire

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Last Night

13 August. 2022 • Category: Addiction | Mental Health | Recovery | Anxiety

Friday Night, Claire Hatwell, sober nights on the beach, no regrets, no hangovers, books by Claire Hatwell, author of My Not So Secret Recovery, My Not so secret guide to recovering and the road to recovery. Sober Blogger in Cornwall

It’s nights like last night that make me remember the true reason I love being sober.
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We avoided the heat of the day and went down to the beach after work, around 7pm. We built sandcastles and swam in the sea as the sun went down, not all of us, just me, my husband and two of our four kids. We talked and laughed. Around 10pm we made our way back to the car, because it was getting dark, and the midges were beginning to bite, not because I wanted a drink. We came home and ate a very late dinner, and then went to bed. I was relaxed, I didn’t ruin the night because I wanted to drink or because I had got drunk. I remember everything, the coldness of the water, the sand between my toes, and how happy I am to be with my family. Nothing gets in the way anymore. There’s no panic over what I might have said, or might have done, because I was 100% there. I’ve said it before, but the simple things matter so much more now, because I slow down long enough to see them.

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Have a great day, where ever you are!

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Etsy Packaging

13 August. 2022 • Category: Addiction | Mental Health | Recovery | Anxiety

Packing up items to post out tomorrow. Check out my Etsy shop for more sober gifts and cards 💖

@soberme_claire Packing up items to post out tomorrow. Check out my Etsy shop for more sober gifts and cards 💖 . #sober #soberlife #sobercurious #soberaf #soberliving #sobermum #sobermovement #soberlifestyle #sobernation #sobercommunity #sobertribe #soberjourney #soberthinking #sobermotivation #soberisbetter #sobriety #sobrietyjourney #sobrietyisbeautiful ♬ Stories - Lux-Inspira" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Stories-7030730469670946817">♬ Stories - Lux-Inspira

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Friday Night

12 August. 2022 • Category: Addiction | Mental Health | Recovery | Anxiety

Friday Night part, Joe Hatwell and Stanley Hatwell on the beach in Rock, Claire Hatwell, author of My Not So Secret Recovery, My Not so secret guide to recovering and the road to recovery. Sober Blogger in Cornwall

My Friday nights certainly look different now, but I am not complaining! We had a lovely, unrushed evening at the beach after the heat of the sun had gone. The water was so warm too! Feeling full of gratitude!

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BoardMasters

12 August. 2022 • Category: Addiction | Mental Health | Recovery | Anxiety

There’s a fine balance between letting your kids grow up and pushing them. I’m constantly trying to get it right, and even with four kids, I get it wrong sometimes, because they are all so different. Today I took my 17 year old (my second youngest) to @boardmasters - I want him to have a good time, but man, am I worried about him already! He’s meeting his friends, if he can find them in the crowd… I’m sure he’ll be fine, but in this heat, it’s even worse! It doesn’t get easier as they get older. The one good thing is I know if he needs me over the weekend, I’ll be able to get there straight away, being alcohol free does come with a lot of benefits!

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The Road to Recovery

11 August. 2022 • Category: Addiction | Mental Health | Recovery | Anxiety

Road to Recovery Sober Journal by Claire Hatwell, recovery and sobriety author and blogger

I like books. I like reminders. I like a plan. So recently, I’ve been working on this… I’m so excited to share it with you!

Okay, so buying a journal won’t magically make you sober, but it will give you a focus, for the good and the bad moments. Journals are a simple and effective way to keep you on track and I’ve used my knowledge as a qualified sober coach to help keep you focussed.
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If you’re dipping your toe into the pool of sobriety who knows, this might be just what you are looking for!

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Shopping

11 August. 2022 • Category: Addiction | Mental Health | Recovery | Anxiety

It was ridiculously hot today, but we managed to get all the school shopping done for the new term. Afterwards I treated myself to a mango and passionfruit cooler to cool down, way better treat than anything alcoholic!

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Sober Tokens

10 August. 2022 • Category: Addiction | Mental Health | Recovery | Anxiety

New bits in my shop! These tokens are designed by me and laser engraved into wood, so they’re all unique. I hope you like them!

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Sober Adventures

10 August. 2022 • Category: Addiction | Mental Health | Recovery | Anxiety

At New Year I made a resolution to try to push myself out of my comfort zone. I realised that I’d spent a long time drinking, then a long time hiding from covid and my anxiety. I like being at home, and when you’re happy, it’s easier not to, but life is short.

This year I’ve done things I never would have done before; while small to many, they are huge for me. I’ve found making a booking is just the first step… after that I start to panic. It’s the logistics, the what if’s, and I’m not sure why, because I can’t ever remember things going terribly wrong before. I just expect that they will. As we get closer, it seems less and less achievable. It’s weird wanting to do something at the same time as wanting a good enough reason not to do it.

Last weekend, me and my daughter went to Happy Place Festival. Not a big thing you might think, but it is when we live in Cornwall and had to go to London for it. I booked the sleeper train, arriving at Paddington at 5am; plenty of time to explore and get breakfast beforehand.

I’ll be honest, I panicked. Not the usual ‘oh dear where am I going’ rather, ‘ah I can’t breathe and everyone is looking,’ but I got through it. Did I want to run away? Yes, but to be honest, once in London, there was nowhere to go. I’m really proud of myself for doing it, for not giving in, for not letting fear and anxiety hold me back. I’m also proud of Katie for understanding and tolerating my crazy. I hate that I get anxious and feel like a burden, but I was okay, and I wouldn’t have been a while back.

The festival was great. We listened to inspirational speakers, ate lovely food and did brilliant things. There wasn’t a drop of alcohol in sight and that was refreshing. It was nice that everyone had the same calm, relaxed mindset. The journey home on the train was very different with lots of rowdy football supporters! It was a challenge, but I managed and I’m glad. I’m going to carry on pushing myself although I might take a break in between to reset!

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Gratitude

10 August. 2022 • Category: Addiction | Mental Health | Recovery | Anxiety

It’s always nice to be appreciated, but even better when you get an unexpected delivery like this!

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Avoiding the Heat

10 August. 2022 • Category: Addiction | Mental Health | Recovery | Anxiety

Avoiding the heat 2, Merlin Cinema in Bodmin, Claire Hatwell, sober blogger, sober author, my not so secret recovery

Taking a break from the heat of the son to watch Sonic 2 today. Forgot how hot it was until I left the air conditioning behind!

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Summer Days

08 August. 2022 • Category: Addiction | Mental Health | Recovery | Anxiety

Summer Days 2 Claire Hatwell, author, my not so secret recovery, sober blogger, Cornish sea swimmer

Making the most of the sunshine and a day off work today with my water baby. I’m making sure I get him started cold water swimming young!

We might not be going on holiday this year, but who needs to when we live here?

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Happy Place

08 August. 2022 • Category: Addiction | Mental Health | Recovery | Anxiety

Sober adventures with my lovely daughter this weekend. Honestly I had a couple of panicky moments, but never in a million years would I have contemplated such a full on 700 mile round trip and day out when I was drinking. We had so much fun - no alcohol required!

@soberme_claire Sober adventures with my lovely daughter this weekend. Honestly I had a couple of panicky moments, but never in a million years would I have contemplated such a full on 700 mile round trip and day out when I was drinking. We had so much fun - no alcohol required! #london #happyplacefestival #chiswickhouse #mumanddaughter #soberweekend #sober #soberlife #sobercurious #soberaf #soberliving #sobermum #sobermovement #soberlifestyle #sobernation #sobercommunity #sobertribe #soberjourney #soberthinking #sobermotivation #soberisbetter #sobriety #sobrietyjourney #sobrietyisbeautiful #anxiety #copingstrategies #soberstories #sharing #soberinspiration #sobervibes #sobersaturday #nohangoversunday ♬ Good Time - Jodie Harsh" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Good-Time-7064865236469172226">♬ Good Time - Jodie Harsh

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