The Bubble Hour
The Bubble Hour
Clare Pooley
Clare Pooley
Clare Pooley
Monday 17th February 2020
Clare Pooley shares her journey from alcohol dependency to sobriety, highlighting the importance of community and creativity on The Bubble Hour.
51 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Clare Pooley: Finding Strength and Sobriety Through Writing and Community
Those of us who chose the online pathway or the self-directed pathway to recovery end up building our own communities and discovering in our own ways, the power of connecting with others.
Imagine reaching for a glass of wine every evening to unwind, only to realize that the habit is turning into a problem. That's what happened to Clare Pooley, who took her struggle with alcohol and turned it into a powerful story of recovery. On this episode of The Bubble Hour, Clare shares her journey from dependency to sobriety, emphasizing the crucial role of community and creativity in her healing process.
Clare began documenting her experiences in 2015 through her blog, 'Mommy Was a Secret Drinker', which later became the book 'The Sober Diaries'. Writing served as her therapy, helping her process emotions and connect with others facing similar battles. Clare found that sharing her story not only aided her own recovery but also built a supportive community around her.
'Those of us who chose the online pathway or the self-directed pathway to recovery end up building our own communities,' she says. Clare's story is a testament to the power of support systems, whether through blogs, 12-step programs, or other recovery groups. Her latest work, 'The Authenticity Project', is a novel that draws from her experiences with addiction and recovery.
Through her writing, Clare aims to break the stigma around addiction and show that life after alcohol is not only possible but fulfilling. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking hope and inspiration on their own journey to sobriety. Clare's candid conversation with host Jean McCarthy offers valuable insights into the importance of community, creativity, and reaching out for help.