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.

     

 
   Jo ~ 3652 days  “I made a decision over ten years ago to stop drinking , at the time it was solely due to my need to respond to calls from work , to ensure I was safe driving if called out at night. I very quickly started to see the benef
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Jo | 3652 Days

“I started to see the beauty around me and became really focused on the outdoors.”

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Thomas | 704 Days

“Most importantly, though. I’ve never felt happier.”

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   Oliver ~ 2640 days  “I got sober in 2017 aged 35 after a lifetime of drinking heavily.  After I stopped drinking I started to work on myself and underwent a transformation - part of which was physical. In a couple of years I managed to lo
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Oliver | 2640 Days

“To celebrate having been sober for 2 years, I climbed Kilimanjaro.”

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Cristyn | 717 Days

“Sobriety gave me everything I thought alcohol was providing.”

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John | 571 Days

“I can honestly say that without drinking, everything that I encounter both at work and in my personal life feels achievable.”

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Stacey | 135 Days

“I feel like I’m not alone anymore and have found the strength to just say I stopped enjoying it.”

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James | 338 Days

“Drinking limited my belief in myself but now I feel I am free from its shackles to progress my life in any way I like.”

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Dimitra | 80 Days

“After sadly losing my Mum last year, I can most certainly say the changes I made with my relationship with alcohol those years back have definitely helped me on my journey with grief.”

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Harry | 402 Days

“Today I am happy and fulfilled, with unbreakable bonds with family and friends.”

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Daniel | 1061 Days

“As a father and partner my presence is not only more consistent but now I’m patient and more understanding.”

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   Scott ~ 3287 days  “It gets harder writing my sober story each year, because when I first stopped drinking, I had the honeymoon period. I went travelling, and wanted to prove that life wasn’t boring without alcohol. I skydived, scuba dive
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Scott | 3287 days

“Drinking left me feeling trapped and uninspired, but sobriety has opened many doors, allowing me to be present and pursue my dreams with clarity and devotion.”

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Cher | 149 Days

“I’m always out in nature and most importantly I’m happy.“

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Emily | 822 Days

“Breathing in fresh air and allowing the thoughts to flow freely, I know that I am capable of handling whatever comes my way.”

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Rebecca | 468 Days

“Every single part of my life is better without alcohol; my sleep, my health, my relationships, my social life. And my happiness!”

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Lisa | 691 Days

“Slowly day by day, week by week, it got easier.”

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Leanne | 101 Days

“I am so grateful I don’t have to borrow time from the next day anymore.”

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Liam | 934 Days

“I feel like I’m becoming the person I always wished I could be.”

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Ryan | 174 Days

“With sobriety, I learned to slow down, cherish my family even more, and truly appreciate my close friends.”

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Erin | 926 Days

“With sobriety, I learned to slow down, cherish my family even more, and truly appreciate my close friends.”

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Lisa | 427 Days

“Going sober has been the best decision I have ever made in my life.”

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