Brian Adkins
Brian Adkins
Drilling down w/ Carrie
Drilling down w/ Carrie
Drilling down w/ Carrie
Tuesday 4th August 2020
Carrie shares her journey from coping with divorce through alcohol to thriving in sobriety on Recovery Rising.
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Get the buttons here!Carrie's Path to Sobriety: Overcoming Divorce and Alcohol on Recovery Rising
I felt like for years, like I was just playing this role in somebody else's life...and I used alcohol to mask. But the only sober people I know are my online communities and my women's group here in Denver, and I am, you know, still in contact with them weekly, if not twice a week.
Carrie, a member of Cafe RE from Denver, opens up about her transformative journey from relying on alcohol to cope with her divorce to embracing a fulfilling sober life. In this episode of Recovery Rising, host Brian Adkins dives into Carrie's story, which begins with the heartache of her marriage ending and the increasing dependence on alcohol that followed. However, since January 20, 2020, Carrie has been living alcohol-free and thriving in ways she never imagined possible.
She candidly discusses the hurdles she faced when quitting alcohol, highlighting the crucial role of connection and community in her recovery. Carrie underscores the importance of self-discovery and self-care, sharing how these practices have reshaped her health and relationships for the better. Her narrative is a testament to the power of online communities and support groups in overcoming addiction.
As she puts it, 'I felt like for years I was just playing this role in somebody else's life...and I used alcohol to mask. But the only sober people I know are my online communities and my women's group here in Denver, and I am still in contact with them weekly, if not twice a week'. Carrie's honesty and vulnerability provide hope and inspiration for anyone grappling with similar struggles.
Tune in to hear about the ups and downs of her sobriety journey, the strength found in connections, and the joys of living an alcohol-free life.