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Sober Stories: Kelly H
Sober Stories: Kelly H
Sober Stories: Kelly H
Tuesday 18th November 2025
Kelly from Surrey shares her journey to sobriety, tackling alcohol dependency and finding new joys in life. Inspiring and relatable.
57 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Authentic
Encouraging
Transformative
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Sobriety Success Stories
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Kelly's journey highlights the impact of alcohol on family dynamics.
- Finding new ways to connect socially without alcohol.
- The importance of community support in recovery.
- Sobriety can lead to deeper personal relationships.
- Early sobriety challenges are real but rewarding.
You have to let them go. And it is like a mourning.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Meet Kelly from Long Ditton, Surrey, who's on the brink of celebrating her one-year soberversary. Kelly's story is a tapestry of life's ups and downs, woven with a backdrop of late 70s and 80s drinking culture. As a mother of two and founder of a music and drama company, her journey is both relatable and inspiring.
Growing up with alcohol as a fixture in her home, Kelly's relationship with drinking was complicated, fuelled by social norms and personal challenges. Kelly recounts her past filled with weekend drinking binges, where alcohol seemed like the glue holding social interactions together. Yet, after a particularly messy night out with colleagues, she realised enough was enough. The hangovers were longer, the guilt heavier, and the fun less frequent.
A chance encounter with a podcast offered her a lifeline, providing stories and insights from others who'd walked similar paths. Kelly shares how sobriety has transformed her life, from embracing activities like kayaking in Norway to building deeper connections with her children. Her journey isn't just about quitting alcohol; it's about redefining what it means to live fully. With humour and candour, Kelly opens up about the struggles of early sobriety and the joy of waking up clear-headed.
This episode is a reminder that recovery is not a solitary path. Kelly emphasises the importance of supportive friendships and treating oneself kindly during the process. Her story is one of hope, resilience, and the power of community. Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Kelly's story might just be the inspiration you need to take that first step.