Dora Gosselin
Dora Gosselin
From the Psych Ward to Sobriety
From the Psych Ward to Sobriety
From the Psych Ward to Sobriety
Wednesday 19th July 2023
Ellen's journey from casual drinking to sobriety on Soberoso reveals the challenges and triumphs of overcoming addiction and finding hope.
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44 minutes
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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 Tea Parties to Twelve Steps: Ellen's Road to Recovery
Episode Overview
- Ellen shares her journey from casual drinking to confronting her alcoholism
- The episode highlights the challenges of letting go and finding a community in a twelve-step program
- Ellen's story demonstrates the power of resilience and hope in the recovery journey
- The conversation emphasizes the importance of support and connection in the journey to sobriety
We do recover, we do it together, and we do not do it alone.
Ever thought a casual tea party could lead to something more serious? In this episode of Soberoso, Ellen from White Rock, BC, opens up about her unexpected journey from friendly gatherings over tea that turned into wine-fueled nights. What started as innocent fun soon spiraled into a battle with alcoholism, culminating in a stay at a psych ward. Ellen’s candid recounting of her struggles and triumphs offers a raw look at the challenges of facing addiction head-on.
She doesn’t shy away from the hard parts—the fear of the unknown, the pain of trying to limit her drinking, and the tough decision to seek help. Her story is a testament to the power of letting go and finding community support through a twelve-step program. Ellen’s journey is not just about overcoming addiction; it’s about discovering resilience and hope in the darkest of times.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation that underscores the importance of support, connection, and the transformative power of sobriety.