Okay so this one wasn’t even mine. I stole it from my daughter… but it was worth it! Strawberries and cream is not something I’d usually pick in a drink, but they’ve nailed it!

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Saturday morning walk and bike ride Hid under the trees to avoid the rain Found a steam train, much to Stanley’s delight The simple things mean so much to me!

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@soberme_claire Sober stories helped me so much in my recovery, they made me feel less alone and more understood. That’s why I tell my story, to inspire others. Hearing that it’s been enjoyed makes me feel great!! #sober #soberlife #sobercurious #soberaf #soberliving #sobermovement #soberlifestyle #sobernation #sobercommunity #sobertribe #soberquotes #soberjourney #sobermotivation #soberisbetter #sobriety #sobrietyjourney #booktok #authorsoftiktok #sobrietyisbeautiful #sobrietyrules #soberauthor #writersoftiktok ♬ Relaxing song to shine on the beach in the evening - KOU MUSIC" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Relaxing-song-to-shine-on-the-beach-in-the-evening-6817198942652991490">♬ Relaxing song to shine on the beach in the evening - KOU MUSIC

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Wow! I saw this post and it made me remember… There is not one bit of me that enjoyed the way I felt when I realised I’d posted something or texted something that I thought was so funny at the time! Of course, then the next morning there would always be the fear as I rapidly tried to delete the evidence. Even now, I see posts in my memories that I have to delete because I hate to remember… but I can’t change it, and beating myself up won’t make it any better. Going forward things are definitely better.

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Trying fabulous new cold drinks on hot days could definitely become a thing for me, but you know, why the hell not?

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I love talking to book clubs, and I love seeing my book pop up in different places as people read it! Really looking forward to Sunday @sobergirlbookclub .Repost from @sobergirlbookclub•Beach lounging with June’s book! Who is ready for book club this Sunday?!

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Did I need it? Probably not. Did I want it? Yes because there is always room in my life for another book, especially one about wild swimming! Nowadays, I really like being able to treat myself with things that actually matter and that I enjoy! It’s far better than wasting money on wine! .But I shouldn’t be allowed near book shops!!

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Yum! I had myself a mango and passionfruit cooler as a little treat today. Great refreshing taste, alcohol free, no headaches, no regrets… definitely feel like I’m winning!

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Author Spotlight .Claire Hatwell ( @soberme_claire ) , author of this months book ‘My Not So Secret Recovery’, tells us a little about herself: I always felt like I was the fun one, until one day I wasn’t anymore. Drinking had become such an important part of my life that I struggled to see the point without it, but I always kidded myself I was all right because I didn’t fit the stereotype of an alcoholic. I had a good job, my kids were happy, but every night, I washed all my anxiety away with three bottles of wine. No one can keep going like that forever, although I tried. Things threatened to come crashing down around me, and I realised I needed to change.

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The view of ‘my’ field today… beautiful, but a touch warm, and I thought I’d got out early enough to avoid the worst of the heat! Tomorrow I think I’ll skip the run and go for a refreshing dip somewhere instead!

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Looking forward to chatting with @sobergirlbookclub this week about my book My Not So Secret Recovery!

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Doing things today that I would normally avoid, seeing people, going places, having conversations… but I’m getting it done, and feeling good about it. It sounds so simple, but my life has improved so much since I binned off the wine!

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Managed to squeeze in my run today after it cooled down, but before the rain came! Still hot, still a red face, but as always, I felt much better when I got back in than I did before!

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This is so true. Remember, just because someone is posting all the good stuff, doesn’t mean it’s all real, or that it’s the only way things look for them. We all have good days and bad days, people don’t often post as much about their bad days, and your journey is unlikely to look exactly the same as someone else’s. Just do what you need and take each day as it comes. Soon the days will be weeks and the weeks will be months. All that matters is you keep moving in the right direction! .As always, remember to be kind to yourselves!

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