Brad McLeod
Brad McLeod
Alcohol helped Suze cope with the emotions resulting from several traumatic experiences in her life, but it came at a very high cost. Getting sober changed everything.
Alcohol helped Suze cope with the emotions resulting from several traumatic experiences in her life, but it came at a very high cost. Getting sober changed everything.
Alcohol helped Suze cope with the emotions resulting from several traumatic experiences in her life, but it came at a very high cost. Getting sober changed everything.
Friday 29th March 2024
Suze shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma and alcohol dependency, offering hope and inspiration for those facing similar challenges.
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Episode Overview
- Suze faced significant trauma from a young age, including boarding school bullying and the sudden death of her mother.
- She survived the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, which further impacted her mental health.
- Alcohol became a coping mechanism for Suze, leading to dependency in her thirties.
- Despite efforts to moderate, Suze found herself trapped in a cycle of drinking that worsened her mental health.
- Seeking help was a turning point, allowing Suze to reclaim her life and find hope in sobriety.
I didn't realise that alcohol was having such a horrendous effect on my mental health until I stopped.
Suze's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Growing up in Kent, England, she had a seemingly happy childhood until she was sent to boarding school at just seven years old. This early separation from her family, coupled with bullying, left a lasting impact on her. The sudden death of her mother and surviving the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami only added to her emotional turmoil.
Suze turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, starting socially in her late teens but spiralling into dependency by her thirties. Despite her efforts to moderate her drinking, she found herself trapped in a cycle of alcohol use that worsened her mental health. In this episode, Suze candidly shares how these traumatic events led her down a path of alcohol dependency and how she eventually sought help to reclaim her life.
She discusses the pivotal moments that pushed her towards sobriety, including the emotional toll of living through life-threatening situations and the profound impact on her mental health. Suze’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of seeking help. Her honesty about the struggles and triumphs of her journey provides hope and inspiration for anyone facing similar challenges.
If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol dependency, Suze's story might just be the motivation needed to seek change.