The Bubble Hour
The Bubble Hour
Kirsten's Story
Kirsten's Story
Kirsten's Story
Saturday 8th October 2016
Join Kirsten on 'The Bubble Hour' as she shares her path from family alcoholism and self-harm to finding sobriety and self-love.
73 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Kirsten's Journey: Overcoming Family Alcoholism and Finding Self-Love
I knew that my life was changing, I knew it, that moment on my life was different and I didn't know what to do. And like, basically I knew I needed to fill myself up with things so that I wouldn't want alcohol anymore.
Have you ever felt like you were carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, keeping everything bottled up inside? Kirsten knows that feeling all too well. From a quiet, introspective child to an outwardly confident woman, her journey is one of resilience and transformation. On this episode of 'The Bubble Hour', hosted by Jean McCarthy, Kirsten opens up about her tumultuous path through addiction, recovery, and the quest for self-care and love.
Growing up in a household shadowed by alcoholism, Kirsten was always on high alert. The emotional toll led her to cope through self-harm and an eating disorder during her marriage. Post-divorce, she found herself spiraling deeper into alcoholism, using it as a crutch to avoid facing her life’s challenges. Kirsten’s story is a raw and honest look at how deeply ingrained habits can be, but also how powerful the journey to sobriety can become.
She shares her pivotal moments of realization, the steps she took to fill her life with positive influences, and the importance of self-care in her recovery. Her narrative touches on crucial topics like family alcoholism, self-harm, eating disorders, and the struggles of co-parenting while battling addiction. In her conversation with Jean, Kirsten emphasizes that recovery isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. It’s a continuous journey that requires introspection, self-love, and a supportive community.
Her story is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with similar issues, reminding us that it's never too late to turn inward and heal from within. Tune in to hear Kirsten's inspiring tale on 'The Bubble Hour'. Real people sharing real stories of hope and transformation. It’s a conversation that might just change your perspective on what it means to truly take care of yourself.