Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
RE 388: Who Do I Think I Am?
RE 388: Who Do I Think I Am?
RE 388: Who Do I Think I Am?
Monday 25th July 2022
Join Liz on Recovery Elevator as she shares her journey to sobriety and how it has transformed her sense of identity.
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Paul Churchill
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Unmasking Identity: Liz's Path to Sobriety on Recovery Elevator
Without alcohol, I'm learning more about myself than I ever have in my whole life.
What happens when you strip away the facade built by years of alcohol addiction? In this episode of Recovery Elevator, we meet Liz, a 55-year-old from Bend, Oregon, who has been sober for five months. Liz’s story is a candid look at how our sense of self can become entangled with our drinking habits. She opens up about her journey to sobriety, revealing the complex relationship between identity and addiction.
For Liz, alcohol was a way to seek approval and tie her self-worth to her achievements. This need for validation only deepened her struggle with addiction. Liz also touches on how her family’s history with alcoholism influenced her own path. But her story is not just about the challenges; it's also about the breakthroughs. Liz talks about finding a supportive community and breaking through the shame and stigma that often accompany addiction.
She emphasizes the transformative power of an alcohol-free life and the importance of self-love in recovery. As Liz puts it, 'Without alcohol, I'm learning more about myself than I ever have in my whole life'. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with their identity in the shadow of addiction. It’s a powerful reminder that true recovery involves not just quitting alcohol but also rediscovering who you are without it.