What we’re about
## 🌿 The Sober Rebel Club for System-Impacted Women — Bay Area
Alcohol-Free • Wellness • Nature • Connection • Community
Welcome, Rebel.
This is a dedicated alcohol-free community for women who are choosing a sober lifestyle and want a genuine connection without substances.
The Sober Rebel Club is a trauma-informed, women-led space rooted in nervous-system safety, healing, movement, and meaningful friendship — without alcohol.
This is not a general wellness or social group.
It is a sober container designed to support women who are living alcohol-free and want a community that truly aligns with that choice.
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## 🌱 What This Community Is About
We gather for intentional, alcohol-free experiences that support healing, regulation, and joy:
✨ Women’s hikes & nature walks
✨ Paddle boarding & outdoor adventures
✨ Stretch + trailhead movement sessions
✨ Journaling & reflection circles
✨ Weekly virtual sober support calls
✨ Sober movie nights
✨ Fitness & race-training meetups
✨ BYOT (Build Your Own Taco 🌮) nights
✨ Resume & LinkedIn Labs
✨ Empowering book clubs
✨ Nervous-system regulation tools
✨ Resource sharing for sober living
Every gathering is designed to foster emotional safety, presence, and connection — without substances.
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## 🧡 Who This Group Is For
This group is for women who:
✔️ Are living alcohol-free
✔️ Are sober or in recovery
✔️ Are system-impacted (incarceration, rehab, group homes)
✔️ Are healing from trauma, burnout, or anxiety
✔️ Want friendships that don’t revolve around drinking
✔️ Value nervous-system safety and real connection
✔️ Are committed to a sober lifestyle
This group is not for social drinking, “moderation,” or substance-neutral spaces.
You don’t need to label yourself or have a specific sobriety timeline —
but participation does require choosing not to drink.
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## 🔥 Why “Sober Rebel”?
Because choosing sobriety in a culture that glamorizes alcohol is radical.
Because women deserve peace, clarity, and safety.
Because we heal faster when we’re supported — not pressured.
This isn’t about deprivation.
It’s about reclaiming your nervous system, your energy, and your life.
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## 👩🏻🏫 Who Leads This Community
Vanessa Ragains (they/them)
Founder of Beyond BARS Coaching, a trauma-informed nonprofit supporting reentry, recovery, and nervous-system healing.
Vanessa brings lived experience, compassionate leadership, and integrative tools, including trauma-sensitive yoga, coaching, and emotional regulation, into every gathering.
This is more than a Meetup group —
It’s a sober support ecosystem.
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## 🤍 What You Can Expect
✨ Zero alcohol
✨ Zero pressure
✨ Trauma-informed facilitation
✨ Clear boundaries
✨ Supportive women
✨ Grounded movement
✨ Honest conversation
✨ A place to belong
💸 Support the Sober Rebel Club:
🔗 https://givebutter.com/SoberRebelClub
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## 📏 Group Guidelines (Please Read)
### 1️⃣ Alcohol-Free Container
All events and spaces are 100% alcohol-free.
This boundary protects the safety and trust of the group.
### 2️⃣ Kindness + Compassion
We lead with empathy, respect, and care.
No shaming, policing, or judgment.
### 3️⃣ Trauma-Informed Community
Many members are healing from trauma or recovery.
We do not offer unsolicited advice or push agendas.
We listen, support, and honor boundaries.
### 4️⃣ Confidentiality Is Sacred
What’s shared here stays here.
### 5️⃣ Inclusivity Matters
All women are welcome — LGBTQ+, BIPOC, neurodivergent, disabled, early or long-term sobriety.
### 6️⃣ No Selling or Soliciting
This is not a promotional or MLM space.
### 7️⃣ RSVP + Safety Respect
Please RSVP thoughtfully and honor shared spaces.
### 🔟 The Rebel Rule
Show up as you are — real, healing, human.
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### 🧭 Final Note
This group exists to protect a sober, supportive, healing environment.
If you’re currently drinking or not seeking an alcohol-free community, this may not be the right space — and that’s okay.
When you’re ready for sober connection,
we’ll be here.
Welcome to the Sober Rebel journey. 🌱🧡
Featured event
SUP ‘n Brunch Adventure
🌊 Sober Women’s SUP + Breakfast at Half Moon Bay
Hosted by: The Sober Rebel Club for Women
When: Meet at 9:45 AM — on the water by 10:00 AM
Where: HMB Kayak, Half Moon Bay Harbor
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✨ Event Description
Hi Rebels! 🌱💛
Ready to start your weekend with movement, connection, and ocean magic? Join us for a Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) morning followed by a cozy, delicious breakfast at Ketch Joanne’s.
This is a welcoming space for all sober women — whether you’re new to SUP or it’s your weekly soul reset.
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🌊 SUP Details
SUP Rental: $30/hour (paid directly to HMB Kayak at check-in) unless you have your own gear. 😉
Please arrive by 9:45 AM so we can check in, grab boards, and get on the water by 10 AM sharp (winter hours mean early launch!).
📄 IMPORTANT:
Before the event, please read the document:
“How to Come Prepared for SUP Class.”
It includes clothing tips, safety notes, and what to expect on the water.
If you have questions, contact Vanessa directly anytime!
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🍳 Breakfast at Ketch Joanne’s
After paddling, we’ll head over to Ketch Joanne’s to refuel, warm up, and enjoy community time.
Estimated breakfast cost: ~$30 per person (depending on your order).
Breakfast is optional — come for SUP, breakfast, or both!
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⚠️ Weather Note
Sometimes Mother Nature has her own plans, especially with wind conditions later in the morning.
If we can’t paddle safely:
✨ We will still meet for breakfast
✨ We’ll go for a relaxing walk along the water
Connection comes first — the activity may shift, but the sisterhood stays. 💛
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💛** Final Notes**
This is a sober women’s event, part of our ongoing mission to create joyful, healthy, alcohol-free adventures and friendships. All levels welcome!
Can’t wait to see you on the water, Rebels! 🌊💪🌱
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SUP ‘n Brunch Adventure
Half Moon Bay Kayak Co, 2 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA, US🌊 Sober Women’s SUP + Breakfast at Half Moon Bay
Hosted by: The Sober Rebel Club for Women
When: Meet at 9:45 AM — on the water by 10:00 AM
Where: HMB Kayak, Half Moon Bay Harbor
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✨ Event Description
Hi Rebels! 🌱💛
Ready to start your weekend with movement, connection, and ocean magic? Join us for a Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) morning followed by a cozy, delicious breakfast at Ketch Joanne’s.
This is a welcoming space for all sober women — whether you’re new to SUP or it’s your weekly soul reset.
⸻
🌊 SUP Details
SUP Rental: $30/hour (paid directly to HMB Kayak at check-in) unless you have your own gear. 😉
Please arrive by 9:45 AM so we can check in, grab boards, and get on the water by 10 AM sharp (winter hours mean early launch!).
📄 IMPORTANT:
Before the event, please read the document:
“How to Come Prepared for SUP Class.”
It includes clothing tips, safety notes, and what to expect on the water.
If you have questions, contact Vanessa directly anytime!
⸻
🍳 Breakfast at Ketch Joanne’s
After paddling, we’ll head over to Ketch Joanne’s to refuel, warm up, and enjoy community time.
Estimated breakfast cost: ~$30 per person (depending on your order).
Breakfast is optional — come for SUP, breakfast, or both!
⸻
⚠️ Weather Note
Sometimes Mother Nature has her own plans, especially with wind conditions later in the morning.
If we can’t paddle safely:
✨ We will still meet for breakfast
✨ We’ll go for a relaxing walk along the water
Connection comes first — the activity may shift, but the sisterhood stays. 💛
⸻
💛** Final Notes**
This is a sober women’s event, part of our ongoing mission to create joyful, healthy, alcohol-free adventures and friendships. All levels welcome!
Can’t wait to see you on the water, Rebels! 🌊💪🌱1 attendee
•Online🪞 Weekly Reflections
Online# 🪞WEEKLY REFLECTIONS (SUNDAY RESET)
### A 30-Minute Check-In for Sober Rebel Women Ready to Grow
Every Sunday evening, we gather for a simple but powerful 30-minute virtual check-in to close out the week and reset with intention.
This space is designed specifically for system-impacted, sober-curious, and sober-committed women who want accountability, community, and a judgment-free place to reflect and grow.
Together, we explore three essential questions designed to build emotional resilience and alignment:
### ✨ 1. Celebrate Your Wins
What were 2–3 things you accomplished, protected, or showed up for this week?
Big or small — every win deserves to be witnessed.
### ⚡ 2. Identify Obstacles
What got in the way?
What challenged you, drained you, or threw you off your routine?
This is a space for honesty, not shame.
### 🎯 3. Set Your Intentions
What 2–3 goals will you focus on in the week ahead?
We support each other in choosing goals that are realistic, nourishing, and aligned with your Sober Rebel journey.
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### 🌱 Why It Matters
Weekly reflection is one of the strongest tools for:
- Maintaining sobriety
- Strengthening self-awareness
- Tracking emotional and nervous-system patterns
- Staying connected to a supportive community
- Building momentum toward your long-term vision
You don’t need to prepare anything — just show up as you are.
This is your soft landing space.
Your reset button.
Your Rebel community. 🌿
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### 🕒 When:
Sundays · 30 minutes
### 💛 Who It’s For:
Women who are sober, sober-curious, system-impacted, or seeking community while rebuilding a grounded, healthy life.
Click here to join: 🔗 https://meet.google.com/bmu-catn-yjq1 attendee
•OnlineLinkedIn/Resume Lab For System-Impacted Women
Online# ✅ LinkedIn + Resume Lab (Donation-Based)
A weekly virtual workshop to help sober women build confidence, clarity, and career momentum — without overwhelm.
### What We’ll Do:
• Review your LinkedIn profile and/or resume
• Strengthen your headline, summary, and experience sections
• Identify your key skills and accomplishments
• Practice trauma-informed professional storytelling
• Set weekly accountability goals
• Receive gentle, supportive feedback
• Celebrate progress — big or small
### This Lab Is Perfect For You If:
• You’re job searching or wanting a career change
• You’re rebuilding your life after alcohol, rehab, or transition
• You struggle to talk about your strengths confidently
• You want accountability from other sober women
• You’re ready to feel seen, supported, and empowered professionally
### Format:
• 100% virtual
• Bring your laptop or notebook
• Turn cameras on or off — your comfort matters
• Trauma-informed, judgment-free environment
### Cost:
FREE, donation, or sliding scale - your choice!
100% of contributions go toward hosting future events for the sober women’s community. 💸 Donate here: https://givebutter.com/SoberRebelClub1 attendee
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