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The result of the Big Vote has been revealed and I am so excited to share that my project has secured funding. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote, allowing me the chance to bring to life my Sober Soul-friends project. Sober Soul-friends is a community project designed to bring connection, support, and companionship to anyone living a sober lifestyle in the Southend West Central area. The online community platform is now being built, which will give members a safe

I am excited to announce that to secure funding, my Sober Soul-friends project has been shortlisted for the Big Vote . Sober Soul-friends is a community project designed to bring connection, support, and companionship to anyone living a sober lifestyle in the Southend West Central area. Sobriety doesn’t need to be lonely and this initiative is all about proving exactly that. At the heart of the project is a simple but powerful idea that nobody should have to navigate sobriety

Meet Russell, a brand ambassador for Soulber Sense.

Feeling grounded, grateful and present at 800 days sober

It’s never too early to plan how you will remain sober over the Christmas period. This doesn’t mean less fun or socialising, but it will mean no hangovers or anxiety about what happened the night before. The thought of a first Christmas sober can be daunting and it may feel like any joy will be lost. However, having enjoyed two alcohol free Christmas’s, I have put together these top tips to help keep you on track.   1-Remind yourself why you have chosen to become sober Note t

Watching some of the campmates talk openly about sobriety on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! last night (19/11/2025) was inspiring. Their honest conversation is most likely very relatable to anyone who has used alcohol to cope or to temporarily numb difficult emotions. Many people who want to quit drinking will recognise that feeling of using alcohol as a plaster when their emotions are overwhelming. But, just like a real plaster, alcohol only covers the surface. It does

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to hold a session with the students at Falltricks Academy.

For me, losing the hangover was just one of many gains from not drinking. Listed below are five positive gains I experienced from losing that hangover.

Halloween is the season of tricks and treats, but when it comes to alcohol, the biggest trick is the idea that drinking makes life more fun. You may drink a glass of wine thinking it helps you to relax, gulp beer believing it helps you bond with buddies, or sip cocktails to make parties more exciting. But looking deeper we can see these beliefs are clever illusions and behind them lies a hangover, anxiety, and regret all dressed up as fun. Trick Number 1: “Alcohol helps me re

Volunteering in Tanzania was a vital turning point in my sober journey. Immersing myself in a completely different culture, away from old habits and distractions, gave me the space to reconnect with who I truly was beneath the noise.