Stephan Neff
Stephan Neff
142 Jo Huey - Adult Children of Alcoholics - The Impact Then and Now
142 Jo Huey - Adult Children of Alcoholics - The Impact Then and Now
142 Jo Huey - Adult Children of Alcoholics - The Impact Then and Now
Tuesday 4th May 2021
Jo Huey shares her experience as an adult child of an alcoholic and offers hope and insights for healing in 'Steps to Sobriety'.
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Get the buttons here!Jo Huey: Growing Up with an Alcoholic Parent and Finding Healing
It is not as dark as your brain tells you that it is. And even if it is rather bloody dark, that doesn't mean to say that just if you were to wait one little second, One Little Day, One Little Week and do that one little, tiny baby step of action, that not suddenly somewhere a light goes on.
What happens when your childhood is overshadowed by a parent's drinking? Jo Huey knows all too well. In this episode of 'Steps to Sobriety', Jo shares her personal story of growing up as the child of an alcoholic and the lasting impact it had on her life. From dealing with Complex PTSD and anxiety to struggling with codependency and people-pleasing, Jo has faced many challenges. But her journey didn't end there.
After her father's passing, she sought therapy and began to understand the deep-rooted issues that stemmed from her upbringing. Jo's mission now is to change perceptions about alcohol misuse and its ripple effects on families and society. She's been featured on major platforms like Sky, BBC, and ITV, spreading her message through talks, workshops, and one-on-one sessions. Jo's top tips for adult children of alcoholics? You're not alone, there's hope, and change is possible.
Tune in to hear her story and gain insights into the complex dynamics of families affected by alcoholism.