Dora Gosselin
Dora Gosselin
Alcohol And Violent Crime
Alcohol And Violent Crime
Alcohol And Violent Crime
Tuesday 13th October 2020
Join Dora and Leigh as they discuss her journey from sobriety to advocacy, focusing on alcohol-related crimes in South Africa.
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60 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Hopeful
Compassionate
Engaging
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Dora Gosselin
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Leigh's Fight: From Sobriety to Battling Alcohol-Related Crimes in South Africa
I'm sorry, and I know we're going to keep this light and celebratory, but I cannot hide this passion inside of me- is that if we do the moral regeneration- so we've got another program called sobriety is power South Africa, and that non-profit organization goes into these rural areas.
Ever wondered how a personal journey to sobriety can turn into a mission for social change? Meet Leigh from South Africa, who started her path to recovery when she became pregnant. In this eye-opening episode of Soberoso, Dora Gosselin sits down with Leigh to discuss her transformation from a struggling alcoholic to a fierce advocate against alcohol-related violence.
Leigh and her husband made a pivotal decision to break the cycle of alcohol being a societal norm, not just for themselves but for their future family. Leigh’s story doesn’t stop at personal recovery. She dives deep into the grim realities of alcohol-fueled crimes in South Africa, including drunk driving deaths, rape, and gender-based violence. Her experiences and unsettling statistics shed light on the urgent need for change.
But Leigh isn’t just talking about problems; she’s actively working on solutions through her non-profit organization, Sobriety is Power South Africa. This initiative focuses on educating young people in impoverished communities about the basic principles of right and wrong. This episode isn't just informative; it's a call to action. Leigh's passion for raising awareness and advocating for change is infectious.
The COVID-19 pandemic has only amplified the importance of her message, as alcohol consumption spikes and its detrimental effects become even more apparent. Join Dora and Leigh as they explore the impact of alcohol on society and discuss actionable steps to make a positive change. Whether you’re on your own recovery journey, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in social justice, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.
Don’t miss out on Leigh’s powerful message about breaking the stigma surrounding alcoholism and making a real difference in communities that need it most.