Brandi Kelly
Brandi Kelly
It Couldn't Happen To Me-A cautionary tale
It Couldn't Happen To Me-A cautionary tale
It Couldn't Happen To Me-A cautionary tale
Wednesday 1st March 2023
Listen to Rachel Kemplin's journey through alcoholism and liver disease on 'The Sober Bartender', offering a powerful cautionary tale and message of hope.
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Brandi Kelly
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Rachel Kemplin's Fight for Life: A Story of Alcoholism and Liver Disease
If you drink regularly, your body is going to do with that what it does, and you don't get to say whether you don't think it's that much or you don't think you're doing damage...
Ever think, 'That could never happen to me'? Rachel Kemplin thought the same until life threw her a curveball. In this eye-opening episode of 'The Sober Bartender', Brandi Kelly chats with Rachel, a mother of two who’s been sober for seven months and is now battling for her life. Rachel’s story isn’t just another tale of addiction; it’s a stark reminder of how quickly things can spiral out of control.
Despite multiple rehab visits, it took a shocking diagnosis at 21 days sober to make her realize the gravity of her situation: end-stage liver disease, alcoholic cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Yes, she had literally drunk herself to death. But what makes Rachel’s journey compelling is not just the grim diagnosis but her incredible resilience.
She shares the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore, the importance of regular check-ups, and how she found the right kind of help that finally clicked for her. Facing her illness head-on, Rachel is now holding onto hope for a liver transplant while cherishing every moment with her loved ones. Her story is a powerful cautionary tale that urges you to rethink your drinking habits and seek help before it’s too late.
Tune in to hear Rachel’s raw and inspiring journey; it might just be the wake-up call you or someone you love needs.