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Sober Stories: Abi
Sober Stories: Abi
Sober Stories: Abi
Monday 15th August 2022
Abi from New Zealand shares her path to sobriety, discussing community support, emotional challenges, and practical tips for staying sober.
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Get the buttons here!Abi's Path to Sobriety: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Community
I just was stuck in this sort of not able to process emotions and not able to cope with things, because I just drank to deal with everything, and then, when I took the drink away, these things felt really hard, but more times I got through them sober, the more I learned different ways to cope and it just felt very, it was very eye opening, and it's quite fascinating that you, sort of even at you're learning to do that for the first time in your life.
Picture this: juggling a new business, three young kids, and a drinking habit that’s getting out of hand. That’s Abi’s life in a nutshell before she decided to quit alcohol for good. In this episode of 'Voices of Sobriety: Real People, Real Recovery', Terry, also known as Instagram’s Sassy Sober Mum, sits down with Abi from New Zealand.
Abi opens up about her journey to sobriety, sharing how she navigated the ups and downs of quitting alcohol while managing the chaos of everyday life. Originally from the UK, Abi moved to New Zealand in 2005. She describes her typical drinking habits in her 20s and 30s, which eventually spiraled out of control. After several attempts to quit through 30-day and 90-day alcohol-free challenges, Abi finally stopped drinking just after turning 40.
She candidly discusses the emotional rollercoaster of early sobriety, emphasizing how hard it was to process emotions without alcohol. Yet, she also highlights the silver lining: each sober day taught her new ways to cope. One of the key takeaways from Abi’s story is the importance of community. She found immense support through sober communities on social media, which helped her stay on track.
Education played a crucial role too; learning about the brain science behind addiction gave her the tools to understand and manage her cravings better. Abi doesn’t shy away from discussing the tough parts of her journey, like dealing with loneliness and social anxiety. She talks about the fear of missing out (FOMO) and the challenge of making new friends who don’t drink.
But she also shares practical tips for maintaining sobriety, such as finding hobbies or exercise routines to replace drinking and developing healthy coping mechanisms. Interestingly, Abi also delves into how perimenopause has impacted her sobriety journey. She offers three valuable tips for managing this life stage while staying sober. Abi’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and community support.
Whether you’re struggling with alcohol yourself or supporting someone who is, her insights provide hope and practical advice for a successful sober life.