Great to meet you
A Little Fantastic Sober Life is your sober support guide. At least twice a month you’ll receive a post about quitting alcohol and living a sober life with curiosity, presence and compassion. If you’re done with alcohol and ready to change your life, this is the place for you!
In my posts I share my journey to finding true freedom from alcohol, how I continue to build a loving relationship with myself, and practices and ideas to support your wellbeing. I’ll also share the truth about how alcohol affects our minds and bodies and how the alcohol industry tries to keep us trapped in false beliefs about this harmful drug. I aim to challenge and rewrites our cultural stories about alcohol and addiction.
This is also a great place to meet other like-minded people. Please do say hello in the comments or send me a message. I'd love to hear from you.
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About me
I live in Lewes, East Sussex, UK with my husband and our little boy River. I had my last drink on Dec 26th 2019. I am completely free from the desire to drink and am living a life that, honestly, I never thought was possible when I was trapped by alcohol.
I have journeyed with trauma, grief and loss. I have felt intense shame, loneliness and hopelessness. At the age of 31 I began my 20 month journey to breaking free from alcohol for good and finally building a loving relationship with myself. It was possible for me and I know it is for you too. I’m grateful you’re here.
You can read my full story here, or begin with The Day Everything Changed.
The books that changed my life: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace, The Little Book of Big Change by Amy Johnson, Alcohol Explained by William Porter and The Wisdom of Anxiety by Sheryl Paul.
People who inspire me: Tara Brach, Holly Whitaker, Laura McKowen, Mary Oliver.
My favourite places: anywhere where there are trees and water.
My favourite ways to relax: walking on our local nature reserve, reading, yoga nidra and watching The Great British Bake Off.
You might not know: my dad was from New Zealand and I have both UK and New Zealand citizenship.
You might also not know: I have an MA in Creative and Life Writing from Goldsmiths University, London.
I offer one-to-one sober coaching via Zoom. If you’re looking for compassionate, non-judgemental support from someone who’s been there, I’d love to chat to you. You can find out more about my coaching approach here.
What to expect
At least twice a month you’ll receive a piece focusing on ideas and practices to support your wellbeing and information on the truth about alcohol and how it affects our mind and body. I’ll also share my own personal story to breaking free from alcohol which I hope will inspire you and help you to feel less alone.
Get started
I recommend reading these articles first to get an idea of what A Little Fantastic is all about:
Do you want to drink or does 'something in you' want to drink?
“Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love.”
Alcohol is the problem, not you
Alcohol is an addictive substance to humans. If you’ve tried to quit or cut down and found it difficult or even impossible, do you know what this means? It means you’re a human who is struggling to control a substance that is addictive to ALL humans. Some are more at risk than others, for example if you’ve experienced trauma.
Please note: The information and ideas I share is not a substitute for medical advice or mental health support. Please always consult your own doctor and/or mental health professional about your physical and mental health. If you are concerned about your drinking, please speak to your doctor first or visit Alcohol Change UK for some great resources.
