BRYONY GORDON ON SOBRIETY
Clemmie talks to author Bryony Gordon about her recovery journey. In the last year there is rumoured have been 1700% increase in the google search ‘Am I an alcoholic?’
It seems more people are questioning their relationship with alcohol.
The pair dig into the question ‘But why is the word sober so loaded?’. Share their individual experiences of giving up alcohol and also explain why sobriety feels like such a gift.
Bryony has written tones of amazing books. But on the theme of this episode, check out ‘Glorious Rock Bottom’
Resources:
‘Me? I Don’t Drink Any More’ - Clemmie wrote a piece for Mother of All Lists when she first gave up drinking.
Brene Brown on Sobriety
Sober Girls Society Book
‘Sober Diaries’ by Clare Pooley
Love Yourself Sober by Mandy Manners& Kate Bailey
For Help & Support:
Alcohol Change
Alcoholics Anonymous
Al Anon for Families of Alcoholics
Contact:
Do you have a But Why? You’d like discussed? Or maybe you just want to say hi. Whatever the reason get in touch on butwhy@clemmietelford.com
Shameless plug:
Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to preorder now. It includes a section on ‘But Why do adults get drunk and what does it mean?”
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