Dillan Gay
Dillan Gay
Good Grief!
Good Grief!
Good Grief!
Thursday 17th June 2021
Dillan and Aubrey discuss grieving without alcohol in the LGBT+ community on 'The Sober Gay'. Hear their personal stories and insights.
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17 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Coping with Loss: Grieving Without Alcohol in the LGBT+ Community
It's healthy to feel these things... if I just keep suppressing it like I'll never get over this one. And eventually that guilt, if you just let it sit there, it's just going to turn into shame.
Grief is tough, and navigating it without alcohol can be even tougher. In this episode of 'The Sober Gay', hosts Dillan and Aubrey open up about their personal journeys through grief while staying sober. The conversation kicks off with Dillan sharing the recent loss of his beloved pet, a heart-wrenching experience that he faced without turning to alcohol for comfort.
This sets the stage for a deep dive into how sobriety changes the way we process loss and manage our emotions. Dillan and Aubrey reflect on past losses and how their sober lives have shaped their grieving process. They talk candidly about the raw emotions that come with grief—guilt, shame, sadness—and emphasize the importance of allowing oneself to feel these emotions fully. Suppressing feelings, they argue, only leads to more significant issues down the line.
The episode also sheds light on the unique challenges faced by the LGBT+ community when dealing with grief. Dillan and Aubrey discuss how queer identities intersect with loss and sobriety, offering a compassionate perspective that many listeners will find relatable. They highlight that acknowledging and processing grief is crucial for healing, especially in a community where emotions can often be complex and layered.
Listeners will appreciate the honest and heartfelt discussion, peppered with moments of light-hearted banter that make 'The Sober Gay' feel like a chat with close friends. If you're looking for a supportive and understanding take on grieving without alcohol, this episode offers valuable insights and a comforting sense of solidarity.