The Remarkable Sober Instagram Community Saved Me
Here’s how and my top 10 accounts to follow.
Having sober cheerleaders in my life is vital to my recovery. I’ve tried doing it alone and that definitely does not work. I’ve done just AA and that didn’t work either.
The first time I got sober, I only met 2 other people that I felt a connection. Sadly, the other people I met in AA, I just didn’t vibe with and everyone was much older than me. When you don’t have connections in sobriety, you are bound to fail.
Some people succeed just doing AA but I am not one of those people. I love the friends I’ve met in the program now, but I still feel as if I am forcing myself to believe certain aspects. The women that I’ve met this time around are incredible so that is what keeps me going back.
But, I was looking for something new and up to date, and something that I believe in. I do attend some meetings and I will continue, but failing so many times at sobriety, I knew I needed something else.
This time around I searched high and low for something different. I found the most amazing books and podcasts that propelled me through my first year.
While listening to a particular podcast, The Shair Recovery Podcast, a woman who was telling her story mentioned that she started a sober Instagram account. She didn’t know this huge, supportive community existed either and was floored at the lovely messages she received. Anytime she had a problem, she wrote about it, and instantly she felt the support and love.
I decided to find out what it was all about and created a sober account the day I hit my one-year milestone.
Many sober people share their stories, before and after pictures, support, and love for one another, and are honest and real about their recovery. It was so refreshing and mind-blowing to find this world.
The voices are loud and honest, crushing the stigma of alcoholism and drug addiction. People that are a part of this community are sharing positivity, and not just the good aspects of their life, like my personal Instagram account. Looking at sober posts, makes me feel good inside and brightens my day. So, I’m not worried about this having a negative impact on my life, like most social media can be.
I’ve already made strong connections with a few women and had the most amazing hour-long phone call with one of them a few weeks ago. Long gone are the days that everyone is weird online because now most people are and it’s not strange anymore.
Here are some of my favorite accounts to look at for inspiration and motivational words of wisdom. There are so many but I decided to list 10 that came to mind.
Shay Sober (@shaysober) Shay is so inspirational and just plain sweet. She is so real and honest and posts daily, also with some amazing, relatable reels.
Sober Senorita (@thesobersenorita) I love this girl and her story. I’ve listened to her on many podcasts and she inspired me to start writing. Kelly has written on many platforms and shares everything about her life on her Instagram account. She is also a life coach and a new mother.
This Naked Mind (@thisnakedmind) Annie Grace and her team post on this account and it’s such a great extension of her fabulous, successful book and program. The science-based facts she shares have helped me tremendously.
Sober as a Mother (@sober.as.a.mother) Christine is crushing the stigma one post at a time. She has more than a decade of sobriety under her belt and she shares words of wisdom that we can all benefit from.
Scottish and Sober (@scottishandsober) Jade is so cute and I love her hilarious and relatable reels. She’s been sober for over a year and her smile and zest for life make sobriety desirable. You can have fun in sobriety and Jade is a great example.
She Wolf Sobriety (@shewolfsobriety) Nicole is the most genuine person I’ve met. She is so loving and supportive and is always lifting up others in the community. She’s so hilarious and her dance videos always make me smile. Check out her daily inspiration and she will engage in a positive way with you because she cares about everyone in sobriety!
Happy Without the Hooch (@happywithoutthehooch) Michael probably has the funniest Instagram account ever! Laughing is good for the soul and our sobriety, so check this one out for all the chuckles. He recovers loudly and I love that about him.
Sober Kazza (@sober_kazza) Kazza is so fun, uplifting, and full of joy. You can see it in her smile and her adventures. She shares her exploration all over New Zealand. She is one of the first people I found on Instagram and instantly, I felt a connection to her positivity.
Sober Glow Getter (@soberglowgetter) Angie helps women find their sober glow and when you see her smiling and glowing, you will want what she has. She is so happy and positive, that it's no wonder she is successful!
Sobah Sistas (@sobahsistahs) Megan is a sobriety coach helping women reevaluate their relationship with alcohol. She shares her before and after, along with her hilarious and relatable reels. I could scroll through her posts for hours.
Sobriety is having an astounding moment and I hope it continues, even getting louder. We are not defective or bad people. Most people that I have met in sobriety are wonderful, intelligent people. Because it doesn’t discriminate and it’s addictive, anyone can fall into the trap of drinking or using too much.
I used to think that people without an alcohol issue were superior to me, but I know that is not true.
If you are having trouble finding your way, check out the sober Instagram community and the few that I listed. There are hundreds more that I love but these are some that have stood out to me lately. If you have any amazing accounts to relay, I’d love to hear from you!
We are in this together! Plus, feeling loved, and connected to others on your journey makes a huge difference.
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