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How do you face losing someone you love without reaching for something to numb the pain? Sing Vera Lynn down the phone? Err no.... Following the incredible response to our episode with Victoria Emes, Vic reflects on grief, sobriety and what it means to be present during someone’s final days and the weeks that follow. From the instinct to pour a drink to the expectation that we’ll raise a glass at a funeral, we explore how closely alcohol and loss can become entwined. There’s no perfect way to grieve, and being sober doesn’t make it hurt less. But could it help us feel more able to cope, care for others and remember the moments that matter? An honest, gentle conversation about love, loss and finding your way through without a drink. This episode includes discussion of death, parental loss and grief. 💛 Resources & Links 📖 Vic & Ulrika want to hear from you! Have you got a story, weird drunk confession or a question for Vic and Ulrika? Email vicandulrika@soberawkward.com. Your message could inspire a future episode. 📱 Join the Sober Awkward app The Sober Awkward app is a welcoming space for anyone who is sober, sober-curious or simply rethinking their relationship with alcohol. Search “Sober Awkward” in the Apple App Store or find for all other devices click here 📲 Follow us Instagram - Sober Awkward: @soberawkward Facebook - Sober Awkward Community for Women Retreat with us 🌴 Fancy a sober holiday? Click here to come and drink from coconuts with us! 📰 Media enquiries For interviews, features, partnerships or other media requests, contact Kate at hello@soberawkward.com. 📘 A Thousand Wasted Sundays Victoria’s brutally honest and hilarious memoir about motherhood, anxiety and ditching the booze. 👉 Get A Thousand Wasted Sundays 📙 Mumming A Year of Trying (and Failing) to Be a Better Parent—Vic’s funny and painfully relatable memoir about the messy reality of motherhood. 👉 Get Mumming 📘 Get the Sober Awkward Guide A 30-day sobriety kickstart filled with relatable support, practical tools and plenty of awkwardness to help you begin life without booze. 👉 Explore the Sober Awkward Guide 🎧 Listen to more Sober Awkward Find more episodes, books, events and everything Sober Awkward. 👉 soberawkward.com 🛟 Alcohol Support Sober Awkward shares personal experiences and community support, but it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are physically dependent on alcohol, suddenly stopping can be dangerous. Please speak to a doctor or alcohol-support service for advice on withdrawing safely. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Drinkline — National Alcohol Helpline Free and confidential support if you are worried about your own or someone else’s drinking. Call 0300 123 1110 Weekdays: 9am–8pm Weekends: 11am–4pm 👉 NHS alcohol support Alcohol Change UK Information, practical tools and support. 👉 alcoholchange.org.uk WithYou Free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs and mental health. 👉 wearewithyou.org.uk In an emergency, call 999. 🇦🇺 Australia National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline Free and confidential information and support. Call 1800 250 015 Available 24/7 in most states and territories. 👉 Australian Government hotline information Lifeline Australia Crisis support available 24/7. Call 13 11 14 Text 0477 13 11 14 👉 lifeline.org.au In an emergency, call 000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.