<p><strong>The Share Shed – Sober Awkward Writing Competition Specials - </strong>No More Numbing Out - By Aliz, Texas</p><br><p>Every Thursday, we’re handing the story telling over to you.</p><br><p>Over the next few months, Vic will be reading some of the incredible entries from this year’s Sober Awkward Writing Competition. Honest, funny, heartbreaking, hopeful, awkward and beautifully human, these stories come from people all over the world who have experienced the ups and downs of changing their relationship with alcohol.</p><br><p>Whether you’re sober curious, newly alcohol-free, years into recovery, or simply wondering if life might feel better without booze, we hope these stories remind you that you’re not alone.</p><br><p>Writing has a powerful way of helping us make sense of our lives. It can shine a light on things we’ve hidden away, help us process difficult experiences, and remind us just how resilient we really are. Plus, it’s considerably cheaper than therapy and doesn’t require you to wear pants.</p><br><p>So grab a cuppa, get comfortable, and join us for this week’s Share Shed as Vic tells another story from our amazing community.</p><br><p>💛 Resources &amp; Links</p><br><p>📘 Victoria’s memoir – A Thousand Wasted Sundays</p><p>A brutally honest and hilarious look at motherhood, anxiety, and ditching the booze.</p><p>👉 <a href="https://www.https//amzn.asia/d/gfqQtIF.com/a-thousand-wasted-sundays" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy the book here</a> or head to the website to find out more about writing mentorships with Vic.</p><p>👉 <a href="https://www.soberawkward.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.soberawkward.com</a></p><br><p>🫖 Join The Cuppa Community</p><p>Our private, supportive online space for sober folk</p><p>👉 <a href="https://www.cuppa.community/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.cuppa.community</a></p><br><p>📘 Get the Sober Awkward Guide</p><p>Our downloadable toolkit for ditching booze the awkward way.</p><p>👉 <a href="https://www.soberawkward.com/guide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Sober Awkward Guide</a></p><br><p>📱 Follow us for daily sober fun:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soberawkward" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@soberawkward</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@soberawkward" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@soberawkward</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/soberawkwardforwomen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sober Awkward Community for Women</a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>📞 SUPPORT &amp; RESOURCES</strong></p><p>If anything in today’s episode felt familiar, or you’re worried about your drinking, there is support available. You don’t have to do this alone.</p><p><strong>🇦🇺 Australia</strong></p><p><strong>National Alcohol &amp; Other Drug Hotline</strong></p><p>📞 1800 250 015 (24/7)</p><p>https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/alcohol-and-drug-information-service</p><p><strong>Lifeline</strong></p><p>📞 13 11 14 (24/7)</p><p>https://www.lifeline.org.au</p><p><strong>Hello Sunday Morning / Daybreak</strong></p><p>https://hellosundaymorning.org</p><p>https://daybreakapp.com.au</p><p><strong>Clean Slate Clinic</strong></p><p>https://www.cleanslateclinic.com</p><p><strong>🇬🇧 United Kingdom</strong></p><p><strong>Drinkline</strong></p><p>📞 0300 123 1110</p><p>https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/</p><p><strong>Alcohol Change UK</strong></p><p>https://alcoholchange.org.uk</p><p><strong>We Are With You</strong></p><p>https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk</p><p><strong>🌍 International</strong></p><p><strong>Alcoholics Anonymous</strong></p><p>https://www.aa.org</p><p><strong>SMART Recovery</strong></p><p>https://www.smartrecovery.org</p><br><p><strong>💬 A Gentle Reminder</strong></p><p>If you’re drinking in the morning to cope, especially with anxiety or withdrawal symptoms, it’s important to speak to a doctor or medical professional. Stopping alcohol suddenly can be unsafe for some people, and getting support can make a huge difference.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>