Brad McLeod
Brad McLeod
For Ashley, her struggle with alcohol became too heavy to carry alone.
For Ashley, her struggle with alcohol became too heavy to carry alone.
For Ashley, her struggle with alcohol became too heavy to carry alone.
Thursday 15th August 2024
Ashley shares her emotional journey from teenage drinking to sobriety, highlighting the importance of connection and the power of sharing her story.
51 minutes
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Brad McLeod
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Sobriety Success Stories
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Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Ashley grew up in a single-parent household with attachment anxiety.
- She faced various stages of alcohol addiction from teenage years into adulthood.
- Her turning point came after significant personal losses and legal troubles.
- Ashley highlights the importance of connection in overcoming addiction.
- Publicly sharing her story has been transformative for her recovery.
The opposite of addiction is connection.
Ashley takes us on an emotional journey through her battle with alcohol addiction, starting from her teenage years and extending into adulthood. Growing up in a single-parent household with attachment anxiety, Ashley found herself turning to alcohol as a way to fit in and calm her nerves. Her story is filled with moments of hiding her addiction, facing the trauma of losing family members to addiction-related causes, and navigating the various stages of her drinking habits.
Ashley shares how she reached a turning point and finally asked for help, leading to her path to sobriety. She emphasises the importance of connection in overcoming addiction and how publicly sharing her story has been transformative for her. With raw honesty, Ashley details her experiences, from sneaking out to drink in high school to facing legal troubles in college, and ultimately finding the strength to change her life.
This episode offers a heartfelt look at the struggles and triumphs of someone who has battled addiction and found a way to thrive. If you're looking for inspiration and a reminder that change is possible, Ashley's story is a must-listen.