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@soberme_claire Even this far along on my sober journey there are things I find hard. People are probably my biggest challenge, and I often avoid or overthink every one of my interactions. It can be exhausting. But today when I was stressing out, I remembered to roll out my yoga mat and use one of my healthier coping strategies. I’m not perfect, but I enjoy it and it makes me feel good, so I will keep doing it! 💖 • • • • #soberjourney #soberwomen #soberdays #sobercurious #sobermum #sobercommunity #sober #soberlife #sobriety #alcoholfree #soberthoughts #sobertips #soberinstagram #soberfreedom #freedom #wedorecover #alcoholfreejourney #yoga #yogapractice #soberyogi #strongbodycalmmind #socialanxiety #copingstrategies #yogapracticenotyogaperfect ♬ beachin - piri & Tommy Villiers
@soberme_claire I never would have gone out on an evening when I was drinking. I would have done anything I could to be at home and drink… now my evenings are very different! 💖🏃🏼‍♀️💖 • • • #soberjourney #soberwomen #soberdays #sobercurious #sobermum #sobercommunity #sober #soberlife #sobriety #alcoholfree #soberthoughts #sobertips #sobertok #sobertiktok #soberstories #soberfreedom #wedorecover #alcoholfreejourney #soberrunning #soberrunner #cornwall #eveningrun ♬ Runnin' (Lose It All) - Naughty Boy
@soberme_claire Pure joy 💖 If only you could hear us laugh! I often think I prefer photos and videos of myself when I don’t know they’re being taken. My husband got this video of me and our youngest playing in the waves last night and I didn’t know he was taking it. There is nothing like the sea to calm and ground me. I’ve often joked that I need to be dropped in the sea when I’m anxious, but it’s easy to forget when you’re feeling your worst. If only the feeling could be bottled! 💖 • • • #happyvibes #fridaynight #beachnight #kernowfornia #cornwall #lovewherryoulive #widemouthbay #soberlife #sobermum #nohangovershere #soberfriday #soberweekend #mumandson #wavejumping #beachlife #sobersummer #anxietyrelief #coldwaterswimming #seaswimming #cornishbeach ♬ Pure Shores - All Saints
@soberme_claire The best evenings look like this… straight to the beach after school and work. Swimming in the sea, building sandcastles, making memories. 💖 Once upon a time, I needed to drink in the evenings, especially on a Friday night, but tonight, that would have ruined it all! 💖 Sober evenings at the beach are the best! 💖 • • • • • • #sober #soberlife #sobercurious #soberliving #sobermum #sobermovement #sobermotivation #soberaf #soberlifestyle #sobriety #sobercoach #alcoholfree #noalcohol #sobrietyrocks #soberjourney #mummywineculture #quitlikeawoman #hangoverfreelife #soberjourney #soberaf #sobriety #soberinstagram #soberinfluence #sobercommunity #wedorecover #soberweekends #soberfriday #soberfridaynight #cornwall #kernowfornia #lovewhereyoulive ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire My favourite time of the evening… story time with my youngest. We’ve consumed a fair few books together, it’s quiet and peaceful and just lovely. A few years ago I would have rushed this time to get downstairs to finish my wine, or I would have had a glass upstairs with me. It makes me sad to think of all the times I rushed away, and while that won’t change it, it does remind me to enjoy this precious time while he’s so little and to take nothing for granted. 💖💖💖 • • #soberjourney #soberwomen #soberdays #sobercurious #sobermum #sobercommunity #sober #soberlife #sobriety #alcoholfree #soberthoughts #sobertips #soberinstagram #soberfreedom #freedom #wedorecover #alcoholfreejourney #soberevenings #bedtimestories #takenothingforgranted #simplethings ♬ How Does It Feel - London Grammar
@soberme_claire I’ve said it befoore, but I’ll say it again… things are very different for me since I stopped drinking. Life is slower, more enjoyable. I enjoy my evenings and I’m not constantly rushing so I can get home to drink. It’s the little things that are important, like making time for ice cream with my six year old, or washing cars with my daughter. That’s what I’ll remember. Not the evenings I wasted. . . . #summertime #carwash #mumanddaughter #sober #soberlife #soberevenings #soberwomen #soberjourney #sobercurious #sobermum #sobercommunity #unwasted #sobriety #alcoholfree #soberthoughts #sobertips ♬ Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
@soberme_claire A few years back a sunny weekend would have been an excuse to drink. At one point it came before everything else… I hated that. Now things are very different, running, swimming, gardening, time together, and none of it spoiled by drinking or planning to drink. Makes me feel very happy and very grateful 💖 . . . #sobermovement #soberinfluence #alcoholfreejourney #sobertiktok #alcoholfree #recoveryispossible #recovering #sobercommunity #soberjourney #sobriety #hangoverfreelife #soberliving #makingmemories #soberandfabulous #soberweekends #sobersunday #soberandproud #wedorecover #sobermum #soberwomen ♬ Summer - Calvin Harris
@soberme_claire It’s all to easy to get the feeling you want to drink when you’re confronted by a situation you would have had a drink in before. Don’t let the idea confuse the reality, and remember how far you’ve come. • • • #sobertiktok #triggers #sunnysaturday #gardenproject #houserenovation #sobermovement #recoveryispossible #tipsforsobriety #sobersaturday #wedorecover #soberwomen #alcoholnotneeded #alcoholfreejourney #soberinfluence #sobriety #soberjourney #alcoholfree @The Old School House ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire Beginning our sober journey or staying on our path can feel challenging, sometimes we can wobble or even fall, but that doesn’t mean our journey should be over. It’s okay to try again, sometimes we learn more from our struggles than our successes. . . . #sobriety #recoveryispossible #soberreels #tipsforsobriety #alcoholfreejourney #soberinfluence #sobrietyrocks #alcoholfree #sobermovement #soberjourney #recovering #recovery #sobertiktok #nohangovershere #sobriety #sobercommunity #soberandfabulous #soberdays #soberwomen #tryingagain #soberthoughts #quitdrinking #wedorecover ♬ Here Comes the Sun - Relaxing Instrumental Music
@soberme_claire Replying to @user8178702537336 just wanted to answer this one personally. It was easy to say I didn’t drink and drive, because I didn’t. But that doesn’t mean I had a clear head 😢 Hindsight is an amazing thing. #recovery #sobermovement #sobercommunity #sobertiktok #recovering #sobriety #soberjourney #vulnerability #wedorecover #tipsforsobriety #sobereel #soberinfluence #sobrietyrocks #addiction #recoveryispossible ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, shame is awful. It keeps us stuck and hinders our ability to get help. We can’t change the past, so however hard it is, we need to learn from it and move on, because whatever we think, being hard on ourselves will not change anything. The past is the past, let’s live in the future! 💖💖💖 • • • #sober #soberlife #sobercurious #soberliving #sobermum #sobermovement #sobermotivation #soberaf #soberlifestyle #sobriety #sobercoach #alcoholfree #noalcohol #sobrietyrocks #soberjourney #mummywineculture #quitlikeawoman #hangoverfreelife #soberjourney #soberaf #sobriety #soberinstagram #soberinfluence #sobercommunity #wedorecover ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire #question from @soberme_claire Social events can feel overwhelming at the best of times, but add into that being sober and thinking you’ll be the only ‘one’ well, that makes it harder. I’ve spent the last few weeks worrying about all the things that could happen at the wedding we went to over the weekend, so much so that I realised I wasn’t really looking forward to it. It’s sad really, because none of those things I was worried about happened, and we had a lovely time. It’s all a learning curve, just don’t put off too many things, we can still have fun you know, even without the alcohol! • • • #sober #soberdancing #dancelikenooneswatching #soberwedding #soberreel #sobertok #sobercurious #soberjourney #sobriety #soberlife #soberliving #sobermum #sobercommunity #sobertiktok #soberevents #soberweekend #soberandsocial #sobernotboring #soberandproud #sobertips #soberadvice #soberlifestyle #soberandfabulous ♬ PARADISE - audios✨
@soberme_claire Once upon a time we did things because we enjoyed the way they made us feel. Often as we get older we find ourselves drinking to give us courage in a lot of situations. Last night my six year old took over the dancefloor and got most of the adults at the wedding dancing. I danced sober, but maybe I wouldn’t have if he hadn’t encouraged me. It’s easy tomforget we can do things just for the enjoyment, but we don’t have to drink to have fun. We can have fun because we deserve too, and actually, if anyone is looking, it’s probably because they want to join in, not becausevthey are judging. 💖💃🕺💖 #sober #soberdancing #dancelikenooneswatching #soberwedding #soberreel #sobertok #sobercurious #soberjourney #sobriety #soberlife #soberliving #sobermum #sobercommunity #sobertiktok #sobersaturday #soberweekend ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire Shame… it’s a nasty old thing. It makes us stay quiet. It makes us hide our feelings in case we say something wrong. It stops us from getting help. It turns us against ourselves… but in truth, addiction is caused by the substance too, so you can’t solely blame youself. It’ll be a challenge but moving past shame is the only way to move forward, and past your troubles. Realise that you are not the only one, there are so many people who have also struggled, and there is a light at the end of the tunnel you just have to look for it! 💖💖 . . . #sober #soberlife #sobercurious #soberliving #sobermum #sobermovement #sobermotivation #soberissexy #soberaf #soberlifestyle #sobriety #sobercoach #alcoholfree #noalcohol #disruptor #sobrietyrocks #soberjourney #mummywineculture #quitdrinking #quitlikeawoman #hangoverfreelife #soberjourney #soberaf #sobriety #soberinstagram #soberinfluence #sobercommunity #wedorecover #shame #overcomingshame #soberweekend ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire So, I'm far braver than I used to be but still l, some things scare me. Things like the unexpected and things out of my control or my comfort zone. It's a challenge to put myself into situations like that, and while I feel no desire to drink, I'm just a bit apprehensive about it. Fingers crossed we have a good weekend - I'll let you know! 💖💖 . . . . #sober #soberlife #sobercurious #soberliving #sobermum #sobermovement #sobermotivation #soberissexy #soberaf #soberlifestyle #sobriety #sobercoach #alcoholfree #noalcohol #disruptor #sobrietyrocks #soberjourney #mummywineculture #quitdrinking #quitlikeawoman #hangoverfreelife #soberjourney #soberaf #sobriety #soberinstagram #soberinfluence #sobercommunity #wedorecover #weekendsaway #soberweekend ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire There was a time not so long back when a party, even a kids party was an excuse for drinking. Wine boxes were prevalent, supposedly they’d last longer, but I don’t think they ever did. It just meant there was more to drink. How things change! Today was our youngest boy’s 6th birthday and there was no alcohol in sight. Instead, there was fun, laughs and memories made. I wouldn’t change a thing, and I certainly wouldn’t spoil any of it by drinking! 💖💖💖 . . #sober #soberlife #sobercurious #soberliving #sobermum #sobermovement #sobermotivation #soberissexy #soberaf #soberlifestyle #sobriety #sobercoach #alcoholfree #noalcohol #sobrietyrocks #soberjourney #mummywineculture #quitdrinking #quitlikeawoman #hangoverfreelife #soberjourney #soberaf #sobriety #soberinstagram #soberinfluence #sobercommunity #sobersaturday #soberweekend #soberbirthday #makingmemories ♬ I Got U - Duke Dumont
@soberme_claire I know it’s common misconception that sobriety is hard and while there are times it is, there are also many things I wouldn’t change about it. As I was going about my morning I hit record as I thought of another thing I don’t miss, I’m sure you could add to my list, but here’s a few that make my journey worthwhile 💖 • • • #sober #sobriety #soberlife #sobertips #soberreel #soberjourney #soberthoughts #soberliving #soberaf #soberandproud #wedorecover #recovering #sobermum #soberwomen #sobercommunity ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire I felt like I’d lifted the lid on all my emotions after I removed alcohol from my life. It made me realise how much I relied on alcohol to keep my anxiety under control, and I knew I had to do something to help myself, so I took up running. I’ll never be an athlete, but it isn’t about that, it’s about creating healthy habits that benefit me. So, what could you do to support your sobriety? #sober #soberlife #soberjourney #sobriety #soberhabits #soberrunner #soberandproud #anxiety #sobermum #wedorecover ♬ Stayin Alive - Bee Gees
@soberme_claire I know I put ‘it’ off for a long time, but you don’t have to. Why not make today your day one, and if you’re already on a journey, stay strong - you can do this! 💖💖💖 • • #vulnerability #sober #sobriety #soberjourney #soberreels #thisisme #fomo #temptation #wedorecover #soberlife #anxiety #soberbankholiday #sobermotivation #sobermovement #soberthoughts #tuesdaymorning #soberweek #sobertuesdays ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire In the end it’s simple, I couldn’t limit how much I was drinking, so I knew the time had come to stop. It wasn’t the easiest thing I’ve ever done, but it is the best decision I’ve made and one I will never regret 💖💖💖 • • #vulnerability #sober #sobriety #soberjourney #soberreels #thisisme #fomo #temptation #wedorecover #soberlife #anxiety #sobersunday #sundaymorning #soberweekend #soberbankholiday #sobermotivation #sobermovement #soberthoughts ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire It’s Friday so I thought I’d pop by with a bit of motivation for your weekend. It’s easy to think you’re missing out by not drinking, but that is just a feeling, not the reality and you’ll be the one to regret if you give in to temptation. Trust me, drinking today will not make anything in your life better. • • #vulnerability #sober #sobriety #soberjourney #soberreels #thisisme #fomo #temptation #wedorecover #soberlife #anxiety #fridaynight #soberfriday #soberweekend #soberbankholiday #sobermotivation #sobermovement ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire Being vulnerable; part 2. After my tearful episode, I finally managed to venture back out across the beach on my own… . Talking things out works for me. Sometimes I talk to those close to me, sometimes I talk to you, sometimes I even record myself talking out loud, it feels like I have a purpose, but I don’t use it; it just helps me work through things that I hadn’t necessarily thought about until I started talking. As I said before, I work unscripted, everything comes from the heart, and so there isn’t a ‘wrong’ it’s just if I overthink, I feel a bit daft, but thinking back over the past couple of days has highlighted the fact that I find overcoming change difficult. I know this and yet I’m still hard on myself. Knowing something is different to being able to fix it, although awareness certainly helps, and I’m very aware that it’s hard to keep up with my self imposed standards. But, I’ve highlighted it, and the lovely comments I’ve had show me that I’m not the only one, so I’m going to work on it. Be kind to yourself if you can, even when it’s hard. We’re all doing our best. . . . . #perfectionism #soberlife #alcoholfree #wedorecover #anxiety #vulnerability #sober #sobriety #soberjourney #soberreals #thisisme #selfcriticism #thisisme #vulnerable #learningaboutme #perfectionism #wedorecover #soberlife #anxiety #sobertiktok #sobertok ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire So here’s what you don’t always see - the behind the scenes bit so to speak. It’s easy to cover up all the difficult bits of life, but it’s isn’t real, or the full picture at least. To put you in the picture, a video I was recording got interrupted by my phone ringing. I lost my chain of thought and couldn’t finish it, which I found frustrating. My husband told me to take my time and gave me space to do it again, but I just couldn’t, and very quickly spiralled into deciding that the whole idea of recording anything was stupid and worthless. Basically I lost the plot. On the beach. And I cried. The easy thing to do was stop completely, but Lee wouldn’t let me, because he knows how much worse I’d feel if I gave up. So after listening to me refuse to hit record millions of times, he pulled out his phone and recorded us talking. I’m a bit of a mess, but this is how I work through things, by talking. So here it is, tears and all, because being vulnerable is okay. Being imperfect is okay. I’m just a person doing my best, and some days are easier than others, and I’m learning I’m my own worst critic. #selfcriticism #reflection #vulnerability #sober #sobriety #soberjourney #soberreels #thisisme #vulnerable #soberjourney #learningaboutme ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire There is no magic wand to overcoming addiction. Things take time, and sometimes stopping drinking can actually uncover feelings that can be challenging. Stick with it, it’s worth it, even on the hardest day, my sober life is better than my drinking days! . . . . . #sober #soberlife #sobercurious #soberliving #sobermum #sobermovement #sobermotivation #soberissexy #soberaf #soberlifestyle #sobriety #sobercoach #reels #soberthoughts #alcoholfree #noalcohol #sobrietyrocks #soberjourney #mummywineculture #quitdrinking #quitlikeawoman #hangoverfreelife #soberjourney #soberaf #sobriety #soberlifestyle #soberinstagram #sobertok ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire I can’t emphasise this point enough... you know how you feel, so don’t wait for someone else to tell you their opinion. No one else is in your head and no one else experiences your life the way you do. So trust your feelings and don’t allow yourself to be swayed by others, regardless of how well meaning they are. Be aware too, that sometimes even when they aren’t aware they’re doing it. people can try to hold you back to make themselves feel more comfortable. We don’t have to change any one else, so don’t let them change you. 💖💖💖 • • • • #sober #soberlife #alcoholrecovery #recovery #recoveryispossible #sobriety #soberjourney #addiction #alcoholfreemovement #af #alcoholfree #sobercurious #soberinspiration #soberrunner #sobernotboring #soberaf #soberselfie #soberwarrior #soberwomen #sobercommunity #sobrietyrocks #soberinstagram #soberthoughts #sobervibes #sobermum #soberlifestyle #sobergoals #reels #soberreels #mentalhealth ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire Comparisons can give us unrealistic expectations or help keep us in the limiting situations we’ve created for ourselves. We might find ourselves looking to the behaviour of others to justify the way we’re feeling when actually, we can’t truly understand how someone else is affected by something, we will only ever see what they let us see. The only person you need to look to for reassurance should be yourself. You’re the only one experiencing your life and the only one directly affected by it. Trust yourself, even if it means you have to make hard decisions. Things often have a habit of working out well in the long run 💖💖💖 • • • #sober #soberlife #alcoholrecovery #recovery #recoveryispossible #sobriety #soberjourney #addiction #alcoholfreemovement #af #alcoholfree #sobercurious #soberinspiration #soberrunner #sobernotboring #soberaf #soberselfie #soberwarrior #soberwomen #sobercommunity #sobrietyrocks #soberinstagram #soberweekend #sobervibes #soberevening #feelingproud #soberreels #nomakeup #mentalhealth #soberthoughts ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire So, it’s Tuesday. How are you doing? You might feel a bit like you fancy a drink tonight, especially if the sun is shining, or if you had the night off, but you don’t have to. Play it forward and imagine how you might feel tomorrow if you didn’t. Let me know how you’re getting on! . . . #sober #soberlife #sobercurious #soberliving #sobermum #sobermovement #sobermotivation #soberissexy #soberaf #soberlifestyle #sobriety #sobercoach #reels #reelsinstagram #alcoholfree #noalcohol #sobrietyrocks #soberjourney #mummywineculture #quitdrinking #quitlikeawoman #hangoverfreelife #soberjourney #soberaf #sobriety #soberlifestyle #soberinstagram #sobertok ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire Like many people, when I try to start a new habit (or tried to begin my sober journey) I always picked a particular day. I avoided the weekend as that was guaranteed drinking time, so it was often the beginning of the week that I’d plan to stop completely. When I planned it, it felt like it would be easier somehow, but really, all I was doing was putting off the inevitable in the hope things would fix themselves, because when the day that I’d planned to stop arrived, it was just as hard. . If you’re thinking about quitting, don’t put it off in the hope that it will be easier tomorrow or another day. There will be hard days, but putting it off will only prolong your journey in the long run. In hindsight, I wish I’d begun my journey sooner, and while the first attempt might not work, it’s never a wasted effort, it’s a learning curve. Don’t be hard on yourself, just try to learn from your experiences and remember to take care of yourself. Things do get easier 💖💖💖 • • • • #sober #soberlife #alcoholrecovery #recovery #recoveryispossible #sobriety #soberjourney #addiction #alcoholfreemovement #af #alcoholfree #sobercurious #soberinspiration #soberrunner #sobernotboring #soberaf #soberselfie #soberwarrior #soberwomen #sobercommunity #sobrietyrocks #soberinstagram #soberweekend #sobervibes #sobermonday #achievement #feelingproud #soberreels #mentalhealth ♬ original sound - Claire
@soberme_claire It’s all about choice. I choose every day not to drink and I prefer life like that. I hated the hold wine had over me, the need, the way I’d put it before anything and everything and would literally go out of my mind if I couldn’t drink. I deal with things differently now, and while I wouldn’t say running is for everyone, I would say it’s important to find something that you enjoy, that helps fill the space and makes you happy, because that’s very important 💖💖💖 • #sober #soberlife #alcoholrecovery #recovery #recoveryispossible #sobriety #soberjourney #addiction #alcoholfreemovement #af #alcoholfree #sobercurious #soberinspiration #soberrunner #sobernotboring #soberaf #soberselfie #soberwarrior #soberwomen #sobercommunity #sobrietyrocks #soberinstagram #afterworkrun #afternoonrun #achievement #feelingproud #runninggoals ♬ Keep On Running - The Spencer Davis Group
@soberme_claire Birthdays used to be another excuse for drinking, because of course that’s the way we’re told to celebrate… nowadays though mine don’t involve drink or hangovers or anything messy and regrettable. This is what my weekend looked like, and being honest, I wouldn’t change it for anything! 🎂💖🥰 • • • #sober #soberlife #recovery #recoveryispossible #sobriety #soberjourney #addiction #alcoholfreemovement #af #alcoholfree #sobercurious #recoverymotivation #soberinspiration #sobernotboring #soberrunner #anxiety #anxietyandalcohol #recovery #soberaf #soberselfie #soberwarrior #soberwomen #sobercommunity #soberstories #sobertok #instasober #soberinstagram ♬ Golden - Harry Styles
@soberme_claire Overthinking is one of my downfalls. I know about it and I’m aware of it, but that doesn’t make it any easier to live with. I give a perception of being fine, and act the part, but afterwards, I question everything. I suppose in a lot of ways, wine numbed out the worries, but let me be clear, it didn’t help. If anything it made it worse because I had worse anxiety the next morning, and often wondered if I’d forgotten anything. Now, while I might worry, at least I know it’s me and not the wine talking when I say something. It’s worth perservering, things get easier and while it takes time to rediscover yourself, it’s so worth it. • • #sober #soberlife #recovery #recoveryispossible #sobriety #soberjourney #addiction #alcoholfreemovement #af #alcoholfree #sobercurious #recoverymotivation #soberinspiration #sobernotboring #soberrunner #anxiety #anxietyandalcohol #recovery #soberaf #soberselfie #soberwarrior #soberwomen #sobercommunity #soberstories #sobertok ♬ Anything Could Happen - Ellie Goulding
At the beginning of my journey I was terrified of the thought of sobriety. I couldn’t imagine what life would be like and I hated the thought of losing the one thing I relied on, even though I equally hated the hold it had over me and the need I had for it. It was a confusing time, and the thought of forever was awful. For a long time I held onto the idea of one day being able to moderate, which I know now is ridiculous, but I suppose back then made it seem a little easier. I took it a day at a time, and gradually those days started stacking up. Today is day 2371 for me, and I’ll tell you one thing, I’m not ever going to have another day 1. If you’re at the beginning of your journey don’t put too much pressure on yourself, and don’t belittle your efforts either. The days add up, and if I’m honest, every day without alcohol is a win.
@soberme_claire At the beginning of my journey I was terrified of the thought of sobriety. I couldn’t imagine what life would be like and I hated the thought of losing the one thing I relied on, even though I equally hated the hold it had over me and the need I had for it. It was a confusing time, and the thought of forever was awful. For a long time I held onto the idea of one day being able to moderate, which I know now is ridiculous, but I suppose back then made it seem a little easier. I took it a day at a time, and gradually those days started stacking up. Today is day 2371 for me, and I’ll tell you one thing, I’m not ever going to have another day 1. If you’re at the beginning of your journey don’t put too much pressure on yourself, and don’t belittle your efforts either. The days add up, and if I’m honest, every day without alcohol is a win. • • • #sober #soberlife #alcoholrecovery #recovery #recoveryispossible #sobriety #soberjourney #addiction #noshame #alcoholfreemovement #af #alcoholfree #sobercurious #recoverymotivation #soberinspiration #teetotal #sobernotboring #soberrunner #anxiety #anxietyandalcohol #recovery #soberaf #selfie #soberselfie #soberwarrior #soberwomen #sobercommunity #soberstories #sobrietyrocks #sobernotboring #soberwoman ♬ Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) - Florence + The Machine
I used to think being sober would be boring, or that it would limit me in some way. It took me a long time to get past that, but once you’ve seen life from this side, there’s really no going back! Sobriety is certainly the way forward for me! Here’s how my weekend has looked so far! 💖💖💖 I hope you’re having a great one too?
@soberme_claire I used to think being sober would be boring, or that it would limit me in someway. It took me a long time to get past that, but once you’ve seen life from this side, there’s really no going back! Sobriety is certainly the way forward for me! Here’s how my weekend has looked so far! • #gratitude #attitude #perception #family #sober #soberlife #alcoholrecovery #recovery #recoveryispossible #sobriety #soberjourney #addiction #noshame #alcoholfreemovement #af #alcoholfree #sobercurious #recoverymotivation #soberinspiration #teetotal #sobernotboring #soberrunner #anxiety #anxietyandalcohol #recovery #soberaf #selfie #soberselfie #soberwarrior #soberwomen #sobercommunity #noregrets ♬ Golden - Harry Styles
Triggers… it’s can be the simple things that catch us out and make us want to drink again. There are so many things, big or small that we might associate with drinking, but here especially, if we’re aware, we can plan things to help us succeed in our sobriety!!
@soberme_claire Triggers… it’s can be the simple things that catch us out and make us want to drink again. There are so many things, big or small that we might associate with drinking, but here especially, if we’re aware, we can plan things to help us succeed in out sobriety 💖 • • #s#sobers#soberlifea#alcoholrecoveryr#recoveryr#recoveryispossibles#sobrietys#soberjourneya#addictiona#alcoholfreemovementa#afa#alcoholfrees#sobercuriousr#recoverymotivations#soberinspirationt#teetotals#sobernotborings#soberrunnerm#mindseta#anxietyo#overcomingaddictiona#anxietyandalcoholr#recoverys#soberafsoberevening #sobersaturday #soberweekend #sobervibes ♬ Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson
@soberme_claire I'm not sure if it's the same for everyone, but certainly for me, I questioned myself for a long time about the level of my drinking. I was afraid to talk to anyone else, because I thought (wrongly) that rather than help and support me, they'd judge and condemn me. However, I was right in that talking to other people made my problem real and made me avoid it for so long. I knew once I 'owned up' to my problem, I'd have to do something about it. I just didn't know how to, or what a life without wine would look like. . I've said so many times before that our journeys are all very different, but right now, I thought I'd share a few points that might help you if you're questioning your relationship with alcohol. Don't forget, you don't have to take this journey on by yourself, there is so much help and support available now. Trust me when I say, you're not alone and although I'm only speaking for myself, I believe wholeheartedly that those of us a little further along our journeys want to help those of you just starting out. . Take care, and much love, Claire x . . . . #sober #soberjourney #soberlife #soberaf #sobernotboring #sobermum #sobercommunity #sobersupportgroup #alcoholdependent #alcoholfree #sobernotboring #soberandproud #signs #dryjanuary #idontdrink ♬ Cool for the Summer - Demi Lovato
@soberme_claire How my sober Sundays are spent now. A bit of cleaning, a bit of time with the family and a bit of time designing and making some sober gifts for my etsy shop. How has your day been? 💖 #sober #sobervibes #productiveweekend #sobersunday #soberweekend #etsyshop #etsyseller #etsysmallbusiness #soberjourney #soberaf #soberlife #sobertiktok #soberinstagram #sobercommunity #sobersupport #soberandstrong #sobernation #soberuk ♬ Stories - Lux-Inspira
@soberme_claire I’ve been struggling with my anxiety again lately and it got me thinking about what works for me. Here I’m sharing some really simple thing that help me when I’m panicking. Hope it helps! #anxiety #panic #panicattack #sobriety #sober #mentalhealth #overcominganxiety #helpfulhints #soberjourney #sobercurious #soberaf #soberlife #mentalwellbeing ♬ I Got U - Duke Dumont
@soberme_claire I wrote this piece recently for Launceston Life magazine about how cold water swimming has helped me with anxiety and with my sobriety. It’s particularly special as my daughter took the photo for the article which features me and my friends playing in the waves! 💖 #sober #soberlife #soberliving #soberlifestyle #alcoholfree #soberjourney #soberinspiration #soberblogger #soberauthor #soberandfabulous #dayone #sobercurious #soberaf #sobermum #sobermovement #sobercommunity #sobernation #sobermotivation #sobrietyisbeautiful #sobertiktok #sobertok #soberandproud #soberauthor #quitlit ♬ Late Night Talking - Harry Styles
@soberme_claire The 8th September is a special day for me because I’m going to celebrate my sixth sober birthday! To celebrate my books are all available to download for 99p or for free for the next few days! I hope you enjoy them and I hope they help! 💖 #sober #soberlife #soberliving #soberlifestyle #alcoholfree #soberjourney #soberinspiration #soberblogger #soberauthor #soberandfabulous #dayone #sobercurious #soberaf #sobermum #sobermovement #sobercommunity #sobernation #sobermotivation #sobrietyisbeautiful #sobertiktok #sobertok #soberandproud #soberauthor #quitlit #soberbooks #soberversary #happysoberversary #sixyearssober❤️💖 ♬ My House - Jodie Harsh
@soberme_claire I’m just going to leave this little reminder here for you… it’s so easy to wait, to put off ‘that’ day but you don’t need to. There may always be a reason so push past it and make it today. . #sober #soberlife #soberliving #soberlifestyle #alcoholfree #soberjourney #soberinspiration #soberblogger #soberauthor #soberandfabulous #dayone #sobercurious #soberaf #sobermum #sobermovement #sobercommunity #sobernation #sobermotivation #sobrietyisbeautiful #sobertiktok #sobertok #soberandproud ♬ If Walls Could Talk - 5 Seconds of Summer
@soberme_claire Telling me I should stop drinking before I was ready was impossible. I couldn’t see the truth, or the possibility of a life without alcohol, but now I’m on the other side things are very different and I wouldn’t have it any other way. You don’t have to hit rock bottom to change your relationship with alcohol, but if you end up there just remember, it’s never too late to start. . . . #sober #soberlife #sobercurious #soberaf #soberliving #sobermum #sobermovement #soberlifestyle #sobercommunity #sobertribe #soberjourney #sobermotivation #soberisbetter #sobriety #sobrietyisbeautiful #soberinspiration #onedayatatime ♬ Scar Tissue - Red Hot Chili Peppers
@soberme_claire Pets are part of our family aren’t they. This one certainly is, and even at 12 years old she likes to keep us on our toes by occasionally doing an impromptu disappearing act. It’s impossible for her to get out of our garden and yet, somehow she does. Home now, safe but tired. I don’t think she’ll need a walk today! #dogsoftiktok #labradorretriever #blacklabrador #escapeartistdog #tireddog #soberlife #adventures #family #neveradullmoment ♬ Who Let The Dogs Out - Original - The Doggies
@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
@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
@soberme_claire When I stopped drinking, my mind was no longer numbed and I suffered from overwhelming anxiety and panic attacks. I deal with it a little differently now, and have found cold water swimming makes such a difference! It calms my mind and soothes my soul, and being out in nature helps massively too! .#theheatwaveisover #wildswimming #cornwallswimming #bodminmoor #coldwaterswimmer #sober #sobermum #soberjourney #soberlife #sobriety #sobercommunity #soberuk #soberliving #sobermovement #sobermumtribe #sobercurious #soberlifehappylife #sobernation #sobernotboring #sobernotsorry #soberweekend #sobersaturday ♬ water - Official Sound Studio
@soberme_claire I always looked for a reason to keep drinking because the thought of being sober terrified me. On the otherside, I know there’s no way I’d go back, so I thought I’d share with you a few few of my favourite reasons! 💖 #sober #soberjourney #sobertiktok #sobertok #soberstories #sobriety #soberlife #soberliving #sobercurious #sobernotboring #beach #cornwall #freedom #summer #dryjuly #soberthoughts #worksforme ♬ Sunrise - Official Sound Studio
@soberme_claire When I began to acknowledge I had a problem with alcohol, I looked for any reason I could to justify it, so I could keep drinking. The thought of giving up completely was just terrifying, but in hindsight, I wish I’d stopped much longer ago. If you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol, why not try going sober for the summer? You never know, you might never go back! Trust me, I wouldn’t!! 💖💖 ..#sober #soberlife #sobercurious #soberaf #soberliving #sobermum #sobermovement #soberlifestyle #sobernation #sobercommunity #sobertribe #soberjourney #soberthinking #sobermotivation #soberisbetter #sobriety #sobrietyjourney #sobrietyisbeautiful #anxiety #copingstrategies #soberstories #sharing #soberinspiration #sobervibes #overthinking #sobersummer ♬ original sound - SoberMe_Claire
@soberme_claire This is where I go when the world gets too loud. The sea, the sand, the sun… it’s a proper reset. 💖☀️🕶 💖...#beach #cornwall #swimming #family #soberjourney #sober #sobriety #sobermumtribe #timeout #sobermum #soberaf #beachtrip #summer #soberlife #cornwallbeach ♬ On The Beach - CRW Remix - York
@soberme_claire Are you in need of some sober inspiration? Have you read my books? 💖 Both are available on Amazon and through all good bookshops! 💖 #books #soberbooks #sobriety #soberjourney #soberinspiration #soberlife #soberaf #sobertiktok #sobertok #sobercurious #soberliving #sobermum #soberauthor #authorsoftiktok ♬ live - Official Sound Studio
@soberme_claire #question from @soberme_claire I literally thought sobriety meant the end of the world as I knew it. I couldn’t begin to think what a sober life looked like. I didn’t know how I’d live and how I’d cope missing out on all the ‘normal’ things… now I can honestly say that before I stopped drinking, I was missing out on life. Now I get to enjoy every minute of it, the good bits and the not so good bits! Here’s some of the small reasons my weekends will always stay sober now..#sober #soberlife #sobercurious #soberaf #soberliving #sobersunday #sobermum #sobermovement #soberlifestyle #sobernation #sobercommunity #sobertribe #soberjourney #soberthinking #sobermotivation #soberisbetter #sobriety #sobrietyjourney #sobrietyisbeautiful #anxiety #copingstrategies #soberstories #sharing #soberinspiration #soberweekend #sobervibes ♬ original sound - SoberMe_Claire
@soberme_claire Getting sober and staying sober is much easier when you put the right things in place to support you. Whatever anyone says, you can’t rely on willpower alone! Here’s what’s in my sober toolbox, how about you share some of your ideas with me too? 💖 .#sober #soberlife #sobercurious #soberaf #soberliving #sobersunday #sobermum #kidsparty #sobermovement #soberlifestyle #sobernation #sobercommunity #sobertribe #soberjourney #soberthinking #sobermotivation #soberisbetter #sobriety #sobrietyjourney #sobrietyisbeautiful #anxiety #copingstrategies #soberstories #sharing #soberinspiration ♬ Canyons - Official Sound Studio
@soberme_claire Why do I still feel the need to people please even now? 🤦‍♀️ I pride myself on my honesty, and yet, here I am pretending I’m fine, when actually today, I feel a bit shit. It’s not weak, it’s a valid emotion and yet, I pretend. On the postive side, at least I don’t wash my feelings away with wine nowadays. #sober #sobermum #soberjourney #soberlife #sobriety #sobercommunity #soberuk #soberliving #sobermovement #sobermumtribe #sobercurious #soberlifehappylife #sobernation #sobernotboring #sobernotsorry #alcoholfree #anxiety #perspective #gameface ♬ Beautiful Liar - Beyoncé & Shakira
@soberme_claire Going to be a hot one today! Finding all the shade on my early run this morning! Still a red faced runner though!! 🤣 #running #morningrun #soberrunner #run #sunnyday #startyourdayright #june #sobriety #soberjourney ♬ Exciting club dance music L - G-axis sound music
@soberme_claire Am I boring because I’m sober? I don’t think so… in fact my life is so much better now, because I do far more now than I did before and I remember it all too. Sobriety isn’t boring, it’s freedom! 💖 #sober #soberjourney #sobernotboring #soberadventures #soberlife #sobermum #soberme #goodtimes #happy #soberfreedom #freedom #soberuk #sobercommunity #sobertiktok ♬ Stars - Official Sound Studio
@soberme_claire Rainy days are great for reading! So have you read My Not So Secret Recovery yet? It’s available now in paperback and ebook! I’d love to know what you think! 💖📖#books #reading #recovery #recoverybooks #sober #soberjourney #soberlife #soberauthor #paperback #kindleunlimited #memoir #sobriety #soberlife ♬ In the Air - Official Sound Studio
@soberme_claire The simple things are my favourites. The birds, the breeze, the trees. Just a perfectly relaxing evening. Sober summer evenings are actually pretty great 💖 #sober #evening #garden #birdsong #sobriety #soberjourney #soberlife #sobermum ♬ original sound - SoberMe_Claire
@soberme_claire Sober Saturdays are the best… woke up, no hangover. I remember exactly what I did, said and watched last night. I fell asleep because I was tired, not because I blacked out. We popped but there was no rush to get home so I could have a drink. In other words my need for a drink didn’t ruin anything #sobersaturday #sober #recovery #sobriety #soberliving #soberjourney #soberlife #cornwall #sobermum #sunshine #gardn #family #soberfam #soberlifeisthebestlife ♬ Lo-Fi analog beat - Gloveity
@soberme_claire Following on from my post last night, I’d love it if some of you could share your sober stories with me for my new project. Together we could really make a difference to others. 💖 . . #sober #recovery #sobriety #soberliving #soberjourney #soberlife #beach #cornwall #sobermum ♬ original sound - SoberMe_Claire
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