Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
RE 194: Should I Identify With the Label Alcoholic?
RE 194: Should I Identify With the Label Alcoholic?
RE 194: Should I Identify With the Label Alcoholic?
Monday 5th November 2018
Join Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen as they talk to Kellie about her sobriety journey on Recovery Elevator. Find hope in Kellie's story.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Kellie's Path to Sobriety: Breaking Labels and Finding Strength
When we reach this moment, we are no longer in denial.
What happens when you stop labeling yourself and start embracing your journey? In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Kellie opens up about her rollercoaster relationship with alcohol and how she found her way to sobriety. At 43, Kellie is a real estate broker, wife, and mother of two, who enjoys puzzles, reading, cooking, running, and hiking. Her story is one of resilience, self-awareness, and the power of community support.
She first tried alcohol at the tender age of 10 and continued drinking through her 20s. Life took a turn when she had her son at 26 and decided to clean up her act. But in her late 30s, after weight loss surgery and a family crisis, she found herself turning to alcohol once again. Despite trying to moderate her drinking, it wasn't long before she sought help through outpatient treatment.
Kellie’s experience underscores the impact of addiction on family and relationships. She shares her positive experience at Shick Shadel Hospital in Seattle, where their unique approach to addiction treatment helped her change her relationship with alcohol for good. Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen guide the conversation, emphasizing the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding addiction. They discuss how identifying with labels like 'alcoholic' can sometimes do more harm than good.
Throughout the episode, Kellie’s honesty and vulnerability shine through, offering hope and inspiration to anyone struggling with addiction. Her story highlights the importance of positive habits and community accountability in overcoming addiction. Tune in to hear Kellie's journey and find out how the Recovery Elevator community has played a crucial role in her path to sobriety.