Jenny Downs

I’m Jenny. I decided to change my relationship with alcohol in October 2019. This decision has been life changing for me. The list of positives are endless…I am a better role model for my children, my sleep has improved,  I am more focused at work, I am healthier, I am more productive and I have regained my zest for living. Alcohol is such a normalised part of our lives and to break away from this is really hard – it is massively embedded in our culture. BUT – there is another way and SOBER ESSEX is here to help you find it. We can support you because we have been there and we understand the challenges. You have nothing at all lose and whole big bag of positives to gain. 

Steph Gunn

I’m Steph and I live near Chelmsford, Essex. I have a husband,  two teenagers and several rescued four legged furry friends under this roof. I took a break from the booze early 2020 after several unsuccessful attempts at moderation. Having made the break, my life started to change in directions I would never have thought possible. My relationships, health, fitness, diet, social life, work and hobbies were significantly improved. So much so, that I honestly believe that you could not pay me to drink alcohol nowadays. My early days were achieved by the connection and support I gained from like minded folk right here in SOBER ESSEX. Stick around… you’re amongst friends.

Julie Spicer

I’m Julie, I live in Crays Hill, Billericay, I’m married with 1 son, 2 daughters & a cocker spaniel.  I’ve had a love, hate relationship with alcohol for a long time now.  I spent a decade trying to moderate and during the pandemic my drinking increased until I reached rock bottom.  I found Sober Essex in October 2021. I relapsed at Christmas 2021 but I have been sober since 15 January 2022.  My life has changed so much, no hangovers, no anxiety, I have a new lease of life and I’ve learnt to deal with triggers & the wine witch. Our stories are not all the same but we have one thing in common - to live a sober life. Connection with like minded people is key to success.

Sam Roome

Hi I’m Sam, I gave up drinking in June 2020 having tried unsuccessfully to moderate.   I had been drinking since I was 14 and my teenage years and 20s were filled with alcohol fuelled instances – some fun, others full of anxiety, and most excessive! Having children in my 30s I embraced my own mummy wine culture and would really look forward to the treat at the end of the day and always had some “big” nights out pencilled in to enable me to “unwind” – but then I realised I didn’t love the hangovers, lack of energy, hangxiety, depressive feelings, lack of enthusiasm for my children. Life is genuinely much more fun without booze dulling the edges!!