Lindsay's Story: From Isolation to Joyful Sobriety
You know, being afraid, being anxious, being lonely, being sad, those things won't kill you. Welcome, you know, all feelings are welcome here in this body, my body I'm talking about, because I want to feel them, I want to feel it and I want to tap into the wisdom that those feelings are giving me as well, because there's so much to learn in those feelings.
Imagine feeling like there's never enough alcohol to quench your thirst. That's exactly how Lindsay from Victoria felt, starting from the tender age of 14. By her early 20s, Lindsay's drinking habit had spiraled into a dangerous routine, isolating her from friends and family. She would drink herself into oblivion, feeling that having people around would only get in the way of her next drink.
Her life took a nosedive—she lost her job, her relationship crumbled, and at 28, she hit rock bottom. It was then that she made the brave decision to attend an AA meeting, and she hasn't looked back since. In this episode of 'How I Quit Alcohol', host Danni Carr chats with Lindsay about her tumultuous journey and the transformative power of sobriety. Lindsay's candid recounting of her struggles and triumphs is both eye-opening and inspiring.
She opens up about how embracing difficult emotions and seeking guidance from others helped her on her path to recovery. Her enthusiasm for life today is infectious, making this conversation a must-listen for anyone struggling with alcohol or supporting someone who is. Lindsay's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the profound changes that can come from facing one's demons head-on.