Tara Boyce
Tara Boyce
But Everybody's Doing It!
But Everybody's Doing It!
But Everybody's Doing It!
Wednesday 21st July 2021
Tara Boyce shares her struggle with addiction amid a culture that normalizes drinking in this episode of 'Addicted to Recovery: The Interactive Memoir'.
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Get the buttons here!When Drinking Is the Norm: Tara Boyce's Struggle and Awakening
The problem had to be me, because everyone else was doing it and they were fine.
Imagine being 19 and surrounded by a culture where drinking is not just accepted, but celebrated. Tara Boyce dives into this very scenario in her candid episode of 'Addicted to Recovery: The Interactive Memoir'. She paints a vivid picture of her younger self, lost in a haze of alcohol, convinced that partying was the only way to fit in. Tara shares how the normalization of drinking among friends and family masked her growing addiction.
It wasn't a problem, she thought—everyone else was doing it too. But deep down, she knew something was off. Tara doesn't hold back as she recounts the awkwardness and anxiety that came with trying to convince herself she was having fun. She describes the desperate need to be in environments where drunkenness was the norm, and how easy it was to blame the culture rather than face her own issues.
Alcohol seemed like a friend at first, offering companionship and acceptance, but it eventually turned on her, leading to a painful realization. In recovery, Tara grapples with mixed feelings about people in her life who still drink. It's like breaking up with someone but seeing them everywhere you go. She emphasizes the importance of having a recovery community to stave off resentments and maintain her sobriety.
Through her story, Tara highlights the power of self-reflection and the hope that comes with choosing recovery. This episode is a raw, honest look at the challenges of addiction and the journey to reclaiming one's life.