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Sober Stories: Emily
Sober Stories: Emily
Sober Stories: Emily
Tuesday 26th August 2025
Emily shares her inspiring story of 1073 days sober, exploring her journey from casual drinking to embracing a connected and present life.
69 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Emily's spontaneous decision to stop drinking.
- Impact of sobriety on family life and relationships.
- Role of the Thrive community in staying sober.
- Challenges faced during early sobriety.
- Emily's transformation and personal growth.
Every time you drink, you're giving part of yourself away to that other people that are important in your life can't access because you're not there, you're not present.
In this episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People, Terri, known as Instagram's sassysobermum, engages in a heartfelt conversation with Emily from Dorset. Emily shares her remarkable journey of achieving 1,073 days of sobriety, a decision that has profoundly transformed her life. After years of casual drinking that often led to over-drinking, Emily reached a point where she was fed up with alcohol dominating her life.
Nearly three years ago, she made a spontaneous decision to quit drinking, a choice that has brought about significant positive changes. Emily describes how sobriety allowed her to become more present and connected with her family. She moved to the countryside, which provided a serene environment to support her new lifestyle. The change in scenery and lifestyle has helped her be a better mum, wife, daughter, sister, and friend, as she feels more engaged and less disconnected.
Terri also introduces the Thrive community, a supportive space for women seeking to maintain sobriety. The community offers various resources, including milestone celebrations, weekly Zoom meetings, and a knowledge hub with tips on emotional sobriety and tools for surviving the early days of sobriety. Emily credits the Thrive community as a pivotal element in her journey, providing the support and structure needed to stay sober.
Throughout the episode, Emily reflects on the challenges she faced during the initial phase of her sobriety and how she reframed daily activities to avoid the temptation of drinking. Instead of turning to alcohol, Emily focused on positive and engaging activities, such as listening to podcasts and spending time in nature. Emily's story is inspiring and emphasizes the importance of community support, personal growth, and the positive impact of sobriety on one's life and relationships.
Her journey serves as a beacon of hope for anyone considering the path to sobriety.