Nate Kelly
Nate Kelly
Children of Addiction with Jack
Children of Addiction with Jack
Children of Addiction with Jack
Wednesday 25th August 2021
Jack shares his journey from childhood trauma with an alcoholic mother to advocating for children of alcoholics on 'The Sobriety Diaries'.
32 minutes
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Empowering
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Nate Kelly
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Sobriety Success Stories
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Get the buttons here!Jack's Story: From Childhood Trauma to Advocacy for Children of Alcoholics
If anyone listens to this, that's the son of an alcoholic or the daughter of an alcoholic. Hopefully, you heard something you can resonate with today, and if we help just one person, our job is done.
Imagine growing up in a home where the presence of an alcoholic parent is the norm. This was Jack's reality. In this episode of 'The Sobriety Diaries', Jack opens up about his tumultuous childhood with an alcoholic mother and the deep-seated trauma that followed. His mother's erratic behavior and frequent absences left a significant mark on his mental health, shaping his early years in ways that many can only imagine.
Jack doesn’t just recount his past; he turns his pain into purpose by sharing his story to help other children of alcoholics navigate their own struggles. He passionately discusses the dangerous normalization of alcohol consumption among young adults aged 18-22 and how 'big alcohol' exploits this vulnerable age group. Jack's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of personal belief over peer pressure.
He also delves into the challenges of learning life skills without a mother figure and how finding support in others was crucial to his healing process. Tune in to hear Jack's inspiring journey, and perhaps, find a bit of hope and strength for your own path.