Happy Place Fearne’s mates have joined the chat! Divorce, overwhelm, and festive drinking games
Dec 22, 2025
Fearne reunites with her school friends for a candid chat about navigating the festive season. They tackle co-parenting during Christmas, sobriety challenges, and the bittersweet feelings around grief. Nostalgic stories from their youth spice up the conversation, alongside cheeky games that lead to hilarious confessions about crushes and bad gifts. The group shares advice on self-care, handling family judgment, and making the most of being single during the holidays. It’s a joyful, heartfelt celebration of enduring friendships and finding joy amidst the chaos.
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Friendship As Emotional Infrastructure
- Long friendships act like steady emotional infrastructure through life changes.
- Fearne and her friends rely on their WhatsApp group for support, advice, and mood-lifting silliness.
Use Holidays To Mark New Beginnings
- Treat year-end overwhelm as an emotional rollercoaster and plan small resets.
- Ali recommends manifesting new beginnings and using holidays to mark fresh starts.
Choose Joyful Rituals Over Booze
- If you're sober, lean into the food and rituals you enjoy instead of alcohol.
- Lucy says prioritising good food and festivities makes December enjoyable without drinking.