
ABOUT ME
Rachael Shephard is a single working mum who devised her own method to quit alcohol after 25 years of drinking. Join her on her journey to and through sobriety.
Why mummy gave up drinking. A story of motherhood, juggling life and living in sobriety. Find us online at http://www.sobermama.co.uk and Facebook group ‘Sober Mama,’ (which is linked to the Facebook Page Sober Mama). Just scan QR code as below.

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Christmas, loss and the art of healing in sobriety.
It’s been a minute. Well actually, it’s been over a year since I put pen to paper to write a blog. It’s been a constant feature on my ‘mum list’ – always hovering near the bottom of the priority pile. And since I never get close to the end of a list – which is…
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How to decide if you need to quit drinking for good
Two weekends ago, I had some guests over for dinner; a couple and their son, who is friends with Alfie, my 6-year-old. I decided to make a roast dinner followed by sticky toffee pudding. When my online shopping order arrived, I realised I’d forgotten to buy Demerara sugar. ‘Not to worry’, my partner said to…
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Alcohol and Imposter Syndrome
It’s been a long time since I’ve penned a blog. I’ve not fallen off the planet. I’ve been busy working on my book ‘Sober Mama’, which is set to be published in a year from now. I still can’t believe it. When I wrote the book, my plan had been to self-publish. I’ve always suffered…
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