Janet
Janet
Finding Freedom from Alcohol...with Tribe member Lloyd
Finding Freedom from Alcohol...with Tribe member Lloyd
Finding Freedom from Alcohol...with Tribe member Lloyd
Saturday 19th October 2024
Lloyd shares his journey from heavy drinking to thriving in sobriety. A must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and practical advice on ditching alcohol.
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Get the buttons here!Lloyd's Journey: From Alcohol Dependence to Thriving Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Lloyd's early exposure to alcohol due to alcoholic parents.
- His drinking escalated to consuming a litre of gin daily.
- Severe withdrawal symptoms led him to seek help.
- Joining Tribe Sober provided crucial support.
- Sobriety transformed his life, improving his health and relationships.
I was drinking a bottle of gin a day, hiding it all over the house. My wife didn't know I was drinking that.
Lloyd’s story is a powerful testament to the struggles and triumphs of overcoming alcohol addiction. Growing up in a household where both parents were alcoholics, Lloyd’s exposure to drinking began at an alarmingly young age. He recounts his first drink as a child and how this early exposure set the stage for a lifelong battle with alcohol. As Lloyd grew older, his drinking habits intensified, becoming his primary coping mechanism during stressful times.
Eventually, he found himself consuming a litre of gin daily, hiding bottles around the house, and struggling to maintain his family life and job. In this episode, Lloyd opens up about the pivotal moments that led him to realise he needed to make a change. He describes the physical and emotional toll that heavy drinking took on him, including severe withdrawal symptoms that landed him in the hospital.
Despite these challenges, Lloyd made the brave decision to quit cold turkey and join Tribe Sober, a supportive community that helped him navigate his journey to sobriety. Lloyd shares how sobriety has transformed his life. He speaks about reconnecting with his passions, such as gardening, and becoming a better father and husband. His story highlights the importance of having a support system and the incredible benefits of living an alcohol-free life.
Lloyd’s journey is a reminder that it’s never too late to make a change and that the rewards of sobriety are worth the effort. If you’re looking for inspiration and practical advice on how to ditch the drink and thrive in an alcohol-free life, Lloyd’s story is a must-listen. It’s a candid and heartfelt account that will resonate with anyone who has struggled with alcohol or knows someone who has.