Dora Gosselin
Dora Gosselin
College Drinking & Sobriety
College Drinking & Sobriety
College Drinking & Sobriety
Tuesday 29th June 2021
Will Black shares his journey from college drinking to sobriety, discussing mental health, support networks, and coping mechanisms.
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Dora Gosselin
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!From Campus Parties to Clarity: Will's Sobriety Journey
For me, growing up, I mean certainly have many, many family members who have their own issues with alcohol. So I mean from pretty much the moment we're born, we're just bombarded with images of if you want to be happy, if you want to have fun, if you want to have partners, relationships like drinking is a necessary component, and that is definitely the mindset that I was in for for a long time.
Imagine starting college and feeling like the only way to fit in is through drinking. That was Will Black's reality when he began his university journey at 18. In this engaging episode of Soberoso, host Dora Gosselin sits down with Will to explore his turbulent relationship with alcohol and his path to sobriety.
Struggling with depression and anxiety during his teenage years, Will turned to alcohol as a social crutch, leading to frequent blackouts and a cycle of shame and embarrassment. Despite efforts to control his drinking, it became clear that alcohol was not his friend. Will's story takes a turn just before his 24th birthday when he decides enough is enough.
Celebrating three years of sobriety, he opens up about the pivotal moments that led him to seek help and embrace a sober lifestyle. He talks about the challenges of being young and sober, the importance of support networks, and finding new ways to manage stress and anxiety, such as yoga and meditation. This episode isn't just about the struggles; it's also about the triumphs.
Will shares how sobriety has brought balance and joy into his life, offering hope and inspiration for anyone facing similar battles. Whether you're a student grappling with campus drinking culture or someone seeking to understand the impact of alcohol on mental health, this conversation is both eye-opening and reassuring.