From Isolation to Connection: NatQc's Sobriety Journey
Episode Overview
NatQC's powerful journey through childhood trauma, long-term sobriety, and chronic illness The impact of sober communities and finding a sense of belonging Overcoming rejection and challenges, offering hope and inspiration to others
Trust yourself even though you think that you are not strong enough... It is going to get better and you have the strength in you. - NatQC
Have you ever felt like an outsider, even in a room full of people? NatQc, a French Canadian who has been sober for 3.5 years, shares this sentiment deeply. After three decades of drinking, NatQc opens up about the loneliness that drove them to alcohol and the hurdles they faced in building trust and connections. They reveal how chronic illness and past traumas made it difficult to form meaningful relationships, but sobriety offered a path to healing.
Through the I Am Sober app and other sober communities, NatQc found a supportive network that helped them confront their deepest wounds. Their story is a raw and honest look at the struggle to overcome addiction and find a sense of belonging. For anyone grappling with similar challenges, NatQc's journey offers a beacon of hope and a reminder that connection can be found, even in the darkest times.