Kristen
Kristen
I can see myself in that lens because I was there, and now I'm here.
I can see myself in that lens because I was there, and now I'm here.
I can see myself in that lens because I was there, and now I'm here.
Thursday 15th August 2024
Chrissy shares her journey from binge drinking to sobriety, discussing the physical and emotional toll of alcohol and the beauty of self-discovery.
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Kristen
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- You don't have to hit rock bottom to decide to stop drinking.
- Understanding the physical and emotional toll of alcohol can be eye-opening.
- Societal pressures often glamorise alcohol, masking its true effects.
- Mental health support is crucial in the journey to sobriety.
- Taking sobriety one day at a time is key to long-term success.
I can see myself in that lens because I was there, and now I'm here.
Chrissy's journey to sobriety began in November 2022, but her decision to live alcohol-free started much earlier. In this episode of Remember Your Why, host Kristen welcomes Chrissy to share her compelling story of overcoming addiction and the profound impact it has had on her life. Chrissy candidly discusses the physical and emotional toll that alcohol took on her, from sleepless nights and GI issues to the emotional rollercoaster of binge drinking.
She reflects on the societal pressures that glamorise alcohol, especially in 'mommy wine culture', and how she once believed red wine was healthy. However, she now recognises it as a toxic substance that masked her stress and emotions rather than addressing them. As a social worker and coach, Chrissy uses her experiences to support others in their sobriety journeys. She emphasises the importance of understanding that you don't have to hit rock bottom to decide to stop drinking.
Chrissy shares that her most gratifying achievement in sobriety is getting to know herself better and truly understanding her needs. The episode also touches on the stigma surrounding addiction and the importance of mental health support. Chrissy believes that normalising conversations about alcohol's negative effects can help others see the light at the end of the tunnel.
She advises those struggling with addiction to take it one day at a time and not to give up, even if they stumble along the way. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that sobriety is a beautiful journey worth taking, filled with self-discovery and growth.