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Kara - 5 Years Sober : Trust In The Process
Kara - 5 Years Sober : Trust In The Process
Kara - 5 Years Sober : Trust In The Process
Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Kara's journey from blackouts to five years sober, featuring her experiences driving a big rig during COVID-19 and finding strength in faith.
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Get the buttons here!Kara's Road to Recovery: From Blackouts to Big Rigs
I think I was drinking to try and fill up that hole that only my higher power fills.
Meet Kara, a woman who has navigated the rocky path of addiction and emerged with five years of sobriety. In this episode of 'Recovery Edge', Kara opens up about her early encounters with alcohol, which started innocently with a shot of amaretto each Christmas Eve. However, her first blackout at 16 marked the beginning of a tumultuous relationship with drinking.
Following her mother's death, Kara turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, leading to a downward spiral that seemed impossible to escape. She tried various methods like addiction counseling and naltrexone, but it wasn't until she found a supportive fellowship and embraced the 12 steps that she discovered lasting sobriety. Kara also shares her experiences driving a big rig across America during the COVID-19 pandemic, adding a unique twist to her story.
She talks candidly about dealing with triggers and panic attacks and how her faith has been a cornerstone in maintaining her sobriety. If you're looking for inspiration or struggling with your own journey, Kara's story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible with the right support and determination.