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New! Our Listeners' Sober Stories - Stuck in the Middle
New! Our Listeners' Sober Stories - Stuck in the Middle
New! Our Listeners' Sober Stories - Stuck in the Middle
Friday 3rd October 2025
Explore Cher's heartfelt journey through sobriety, burnout, and perimenopause in this inspiring episode of Sober Awkward.
8 minutes
Inspiring
Authentic
Honest
Hopeful
Supportive
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Episode Overview
- Cher shares her journey of 837 days without alcohol.
- Sobriety intertwined with life challenges like burnout and perimenopause.
- The emotional rollercoaster of quitting alcohol.
- Finding peace and stability amidst life's chaos.
- The importance of community support in sobriety.
"Alcohol poured gasoline on that fire. It became intolerable."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? The latest episode of Sober Awkward, titled 'Stuck in the Middle,' invites you into the heartfelt and sometimes hilarious world of listener-submitted sobriety stories. Vic and Hamish, known for their candid humour, step aside to let their audience take centre stage. This week, we hear from Cher, who shares her journey of 837 days without alcohol. Cher's story is a tapestry of life's challenges: perimenopause, burnout, and the quest for identity beyond labels.
She opens up about the struggle of quitting alcohol amidst life's chaos and how it became a necessary step when her 'beloved tool' started to betray her. Cher's narrative isn't just about quitting drinking; it's about navigating life's complexities while staying true to oneself. She talks about the emotional rollercoaster of sobriety, including the highs of the 'pink cloud' and the lows of facing raw emotions without the numbing effect of alcohol.
Her journey is marked by a series of big decisions, like leaving a corporate job, all while finding peace in the midst of uncertainty. This episode isn't just for those on a sobriety journey; it's for anyone who's ever felt 'stuck in the middle' of life's transitions. Cher's story is relatable, raw, and full of hope, offering a comforting reminder that even in the murkiest moments, a quiet stability can emerge.
So, if you're curious about how others manage their sobriety journey, this episode is a must-listen. How do you find strength in your own journey?