# What 35 Years Without a Drink Has Taught Me - Mark's Story

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Podcast: [You Look Happier](https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-look-happier-7076480)
Published: 2025-09-03T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of You Look Happier , we sit down with Mark, who is celebrating 35 years of sobriety! An author, father, and proud grandad, Mark opens up about the pivotal decision to leave his old life behind and how moving to Ireland helped him to break free from alcohol. He shares candidly about the challenges, lessons, and joys along his journey — from breaking away from addiction to building a meaningful life rooted in family, creativity, and resilience. Links: Mark's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Staying-Sober-Years-Without-Taught/dp/B0FLGFJH17 Instagram: @stayingsoberbook TikTok: @mark.sullivan671 Website: www.markfrancisosullivanauthor.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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