Empowring Productions, Inc.
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Chugging Away
Chugging Away
Chugging Away
Monday 2nd December 2019
Join Bethany on Steppin' Out Radio as she shares her journey from early sips of alcohol to lasting sobriety, highlighting the importance of seeking help.
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Bethany's Battle: From Childhood Sips to Lasting Sobriety
I had to realize for myself that I knew that something was very wrong with me.
Bethany's story begins with innocent sips of her father's Gin & Tonic as a little girl, a seemingly harmless act that set the stage for a turbulent journey. Her parents' divorce at age ten and her father's tragic suicide at seventeen left her emotionally adrift. By nineteen, Bethany had already started her path to recovery, now celebrating over five years of sobriety.
This episode of Steppin' Out Radio dives deep into Bethany's life, revealing how early trauma and family issues fueled her addiction. High school was a haze of keg parties and curfews for Bethany. She found solace in alcohol, which soon led to smoking pot and cigarettes. The emotional toll of her father's death made her withdraw from school and life. College didn't offer much respite; she gravitated towards friends who shared her penchant for drugs and alcohol.
Ecstasy became part of her routine, despite her initial fear. Bethany's turning point came when she acknowledged that she needed help. She sought out a doctor and a therapist, eventually agreeing to attend an AA meeting with her therapist. This support system was crucial in her journey towards sobriety. Although she had a relapse after nearly a year of being sober, Bethany's determination to seek help again underscores the importance of persistence in recovery.
Bethany's story is a poignant reminder that the road to sobriety is rarely straightforward but always worth it. Her journey highlights the critical role of seeking help and the power of support systems in overcoming addiction.