Paul Sober Harris

Paul Sober Harris A brutally honest account of my alcoholism...and yours....

I offer mentoring to help you through...

10/02/2026

What long-term sobriety actually looks like (not what social media shows).

Long-term sobriety isn’t perfect mornings, constant motivation, or a life free from stress.

It’s learning how to handle difficult days without reaching for an escape.
It’s facing emotions you once avoided.
It’s rebuilding confidence slowly, sometimes quietly, without anyone noticing but you.

Some days feel empowering. Other days feel challenging. But the difference is, you learn how to stay present through both.

Long-term sobriety is consistency over perfection.
It’s growth over comfort.
It’s choosing honesty over hiding.

What social media often doesn’t show is the inner work — the boundaries you learn to set, the relationships you repair, the patience you develop, and the strength you build when life tests you.

Over time, sobriety becomes less about avoiding alcohol and more about building a life you genuinely don’t want to escape from.

If you’re on this journey, wherever you are in it, keep going. The life you’re building is worth it ❤️

keep going...

much love

10/02/2026

When you say you ONLY have 3 days or Í month or 6 months of being alcohol-free you are downplaying your accomplishments and discrediting how difficult this journey can be.
DROP THE ONLY!

keep going...

much love

10/02/2026

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10/02/2026

Morning you lovely lot…

I’ve shared this before and I’ll share it again… because someone might need to see it today.

This picture isn’t me… but it easily could be. Maybe not in 5 years… maybe much sooner. That’s the reality that keeps me sober. I’m one bad decision away from disaster.

That’s why I fast-forward the tape. One drink isn’t just one drink… it’s everything that comes after it.

Choosing to quit — when alcohol is controlling your life — is one of the bravest decisions you’ll ever make.

Sobriety doesn’t take things away… it gives you your life back.

If you’re struggling, reach out. My DMs are always open. Link in bio.

Much love ❤️

09/02/2026

The unexpected benefits I didn’t see coming after quitting drinking:

• Waking up without dread or regret
• Genuine, deeper relationships
• Massive improvement in mental clarity
• Feeling proud of myself again
• Actually remembering nights out and conversations
• More patience with loved ones
• Better sleep (real, restful sleep)
• Huge boost in confidence and self-respect
• More time and energy to focus on goals
• Reduced anxiety and mood swings
• Financial freedom from wasted spending
• Feeling physically healthier and stronger
• Learning who I really am without alcohol
• Being present in moments that actually matter
• Becoming someone others can rely on

Sobriety gave me far more than alcohol ever promised.

So true....

Keep going...you will see this too...

Much love ❤️

09/02/2026

You may think your kids don’t notice your drinking habits… but I promise you, they do.

I know this not just from my own experience, but from growing up with an alcoholic mum. I saw things, felt things, and carried emotions that no child should have to carry. Even when nothing was said out loud, I noticed the mood changes, the unpredictability, the worry… and it stays with you.

This isn’t about guilt or shame — it’s about awareness. Because once you see it, you have the power to change it.

Choosing sobriety doesn’t just change your life… it can change your children’s lives and the generations that follow.

Be the reason the cycle stops with you. 💙

stay strong....

much love

09/02/2026

Morning you beautiful people,

When the craving hits… slow down and really think it through.

Think about the bad times.
Think about the dark days.
Think about the upset.
Think about the anxiety.
Think about the sickness.
Think about having to start sobriety all over again.
Think about how gutted you’ll feel.
Think about the exhaustion.
Think about the comedown.
Think about your mental health.

These are tools I’ve used myself. And once it starts to stick, it truly does get easier. I’m coming up to 12 years sober, and I still use this when that little drink devil tries to creep back in. Because when you really break it down… it’s just not worth it.

When a craving comes… pause. Breathe. Think first.

And most importantly, don’t beat yourself up for having these thoughts. They happen. But the longer you stay sober, the quieter they become.

Maintaining sobriety is everything. And one of the biggest keys to maintaining it is speaking up, reaching out, and dropping the shame or embarrassment. This illness is powerful… and it can take everything if you don’t act.

My DMs are always open. You can also check out my website paulharrisalcohol.co.uk

Be strong. Be brave.

Much love ❤️

08/02/2026

Year 1 sober was brutal....certainly the first 3-6 months

It was sleepless nights, racing thoughts and learning how to sit with emotions I’d spent years trying to drown.

It was guilt.
It was shame.
It was facing the damage I caused and wondering if I was strong enough to live without the one thing I thought I needed.

Year 1 was survival mode.
White-knuckling through cravings.
Rebuilding relationships.
Trying to recognise the man staring back at me in the mirror.

Year 12 sober…

I wake up with peace instead of panic.
I feel pride instead of shame.
I have relationships built on trust, not apologies.
I have purpose where there used to be chaos.

Sobriety didn’t just save my life…
It forced me to face it.

And that was the hardest — and best — thing I’ve ever done.

08/02/2026

Choosing an alcohol-free life isn’t about giving something up — it’s about embracing who you’re becoming. Own it, be proud of it, and let it become part of your story.

Dm me if you're struggling....

Much love ❤️

08/02/2026

Morning you lovely lot...

Well said Stephen King

Can anyone else relate to this? Because I definitely can. For me, eating felt like cheating if I was drinking… food just seemed like it got in the way.

I’ve turned up to meals already so drunk that I barely touched my food, worrying it might slow down my drinking. So instead, I just kept drinking… and acting like a complete idiot.

At the time, I thought it was funny. Looking back, I wish I’d realised it was a huge red flag showing how deep my addiction had gotten.

Does that sound familiar to anyone else?

Stay strong, everyone 💪

My DMs are always open, and if you want extra support, check out my mentoring website paulharrisalcohol.co.uk

Much love ❤️


07/02/2026

The biggest lie I believed about alcohol before I got sober… was that I needed it to cope, to socialise, to relax… to be me.

The truth? Alcohol was slowly taking all of that away from me. It took my peace, my confidence, my clarity and replaced them with anxiety, regret and exhaustion.

Getting sober didn’t take anything from me… it gave me my life back.

stay strong

much love

Paulharrisalcohol.co.uk
07/02/2026

Paulharrisalcohol.co.uk

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