Tara Boyce
Tara Boyce
Functional Alcoholism
Functional Alcoholism
Functional Alcoholism
Thursday 6th January 2022
Tara Boyce shares her experience with functional alcoholism, highlighting its dangers and her ongoing recovery journey.
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35 minutes
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Tara Boyce
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Living the Illusion: Tara Boyce's Battle with Functional Alcoholism
I’d broken the system. I’d graduated into what I believed was functional alcoholism, and was perfectly content to stay there indefinitely.
Imagine thinking you've outsmarted your addiction. That's the story Tara Boyce shares in this gripping episode of 'Addicted to Recovery: The Interactive Memoir'. Tara takes us back to a time when she juggled a job and a relationship, convincing herself that she had achieved 'functional alcoholism'. She recounts how each uneventful drinking session gave her the green light to drink more, believing she had broken free from the chains of addiction. But as Tara reveals, addiction is rarely linear.
It ebbs and flows, often lulling you into a false sense of control before spiraling into chaos. Tara's candid storytelling shines a light on the dangerous allure of functional alcoholism, where the illusion of normalcy masks the underlying turmoil. She also touches on how the COVID-19 pandemic added layers of complexity to her recovery journey, especially when it came to attending meetings and maintaining emotional stability. Relationships, too, played a crucial role in her story, offering both support and challenges.
Through her raw and honest reflections, Tara underscores the importance of recognizing internal reactions and seeking help before it's too late. This episode isn't just a tale of addiction; it's a powerful reminder of the deceptive nature of 'functional' substance abuse and the ongoing battle for recovery.