Tara Boyce
Tara Boyce
Look Out World, I'm Cured!!!
Look Out World, I'm Cured!!!
Look Out World, I'm Cured!!!
Thursday 28th July 2022
Tara Boyce discusses post-rehab challenges and the need for an exciting, sober lifestyle in 'Addicted to Recovery'.
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33 minutes
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Tara Boyce
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Rehab Realities: Building a New Life After Sobriety
A lot of the time in treatment they'll focus on the negative consequences of a return to substance use or abuse, but there's often very little exploration of what a sober life might look like for you as something you can be excited about, not something you have to learn how to tolerate.
Imagine coming out of rehab, thinking that sobriety alone would fix everything. Tara Boyce shares her eye-opening experience in this episode of 'Addicted to Recovery: The Interactive Memoir'. Fresh from rehab, Tara believed that simply not drinking would magically solve all her problems. But life had other plans. She quickly realized that without a new life model, sobriety felt more like a burden than a blessing.
Tara humorously recounts how she thought she’d be unstoppable, only to find herself obsessing over mundane tasks like organizing books and haircare products. Tara dives deep into the struggle of finding joy and purpose in a sober life. She talks about the need for sober support communities and the challenge of redefining her identity without alcohol.
The episode also touches on the awkwardness of navigating social situations where drinking is the norm and the fear of being judged for choosing sobriety. One of the key takeaways is the importance of creating a life you can be excited about, rather than one you just tolerate. Tara's candid storytelling and raw honesty make this episode both relatable and inspiring.
Whether you're in recovery yourself, supporting someone who is, or just curious about the journey, this episode offers valuable insights into building a fulfilling sober life.