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Sober Stories: Tom
Sober Stories: Tom
Sober Stories: Tom
Saturday 13th December 2025
Tom shares his raw journey with alcohol, exploring themes of masculinity, mental health, and resilience in sobriety.
66 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Transformative
Encouraging
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Episode Overview
- Acceptance is crucial for a successful recovery journey.
- Remembering the reasons for choosing sobriety helps maintain focus.
- Celebrating small victories can boost morale and motivation.
- Societal norms often normalise excessive drinking, making it harder to quit.
- Sobriety opens up opportunities for personal growth and transformation.
"I loved it. It was my favourite thing in the world. But there is no way forward unless I get rid of it."
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? In this week's episode of 'Sober Stories from Everyday People,' Tom, a 33-year-old from Bolton, Leeds, shares his raw and honest account of grappling with alcohol. Growing up, Tom moved around frequently due to his father's career, which left him feeling restless and out of place. He began drinking at a young age, finding solace and a sense of belonging in alcohol.
As the years progressed, alcohol became a crutch woven into his masculinity and social life, reinforcing the belief that drinking was simply 'what men do.'
Tom's story highlights the dangers of normalised drinking culture, particularly in environments like university and corporate settings, where heavy drinking is often encouraged. He candidly discusses the emotional numbness and mental health struggles that accompanied his increasing alcohol consumption.
Despite hitting rock bottom multiple times, Tom's resilience shines through as he shares how he finally embraced sobriety. With 254 days of sobriety under his belt, Tom reflects on the importance of acceptance and the role it plays in recovery. He emphasises the need to remember the reasons for choosing sobriety and to celebrate small victories along the way.
His journey serves as a reminder that while the path to sobriety is challenging, it is also filled with opportunities for growth and transformation. Tom's story is both inspiring and relatable, offering hope to those who might feel trapped in a cycle of addiction. As you listen to his experiences, you'll find yourself questioning societal norms around drinking and perhaps even reflecting on your own relationship with alcohol. What steps will you take on your journey to sobriety?