Sober Stories

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Sober Stories are central to our mission. When our founder shared his, it inspired others to become sober curious, leading to the creation of Arclett. Through Sober Stories, we share personal experiences with emotional challenges and alcohol use, while providing a safe space for people to share their own paths. Together, we aim to inspire others to consider a life without alcohol, stigma-free.

      
  
    Liam ~ 90 days  “I didn’t feel the need to stop drinking forever, but I was curious about experimenting with a break from drinking. I had a bad break up the back end of last year and used alcohol as a coping mechanism. But since stoppin
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Liam | 90 Days

“I’ve also found other things to keep me busy and active. One being cold swimming which I’ve adapted into my routine everyday.”

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    Ellie ~ 64 days  “I’m 64 days sober, my life has continually been me binge drinking every weekend. 31st december I changed that and decided to quit. I was gaining anything and my mental health was up & down! Now I feel so much bette
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Ellie | 64 Days

“We are in this together.”

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    Kaisa ~ 84 days  “I’ve always enjoyed drinking, but in the last few year I noticed that alcohol doesn’t suit me anymore. I eat well and exercise a lot, so it didn’t make sense to me to put my body through hang overs, even if it wasn’t o
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Kaisa | 83 Days

“Since sharing my decision, many people have reached out and say they are trying to do the same or cut down.”

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Alan | 43 days

“I feel better mentally & physically and I am exercising more.”

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Ellis | 828 days

“For me it's being able to embrace all my emotions.”

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    Scott ~ 2072 days   Understanding.   “To provide a little background around why I stopped drinking, I spent 8 years working in drug treatment and learning about how addiction works. I now deliver training on drug and alcohol awareness s
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Scott | 2072 Days

“With so much uncertainty at the moment it’s comforting to have a level of consistency in my life.”

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