Christy's Journey: Beyond Alcohol to True Healing
Episode Overview
Alcohol is often a symptom of deeper issues. Support systems like therapy and community groups are crucial. Childhood trauma can lead to substance abuse. Maintaining sobriety during challenging times like COVID-19 is tough but possible. Healing involves addressing underlying emotional wounds.
The best thing I can do for my family is to let them see me live the way I'm supposed to live every day and let them see me love myself
In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen welcome Christy, a 50-year-old from Rome, Georgia, who shares her journey towards sobriety. Christy took her last drink on December 11th, 2023, and opens up about the struggles and triumphs she faced along the way. From her early encounters with alcohol to the challenges of maintaining sobriety during the COVID-19 pandemic, Christy's story is both raw and inspiring.
She discusses the importance of support systems, including therapy and community groups, in her recovery process. The episode also touches on the broader issue of how childhood trauma can lead to substance abuse and the necessity of addressing these underlying issues for true healing. Paul and Kristopher provide thoughtful reflections on the nature of addiction, making this episode a must-listen for anyone on a similar path or supporting someone who is.
Don't miss Christy's heartfelt advice and the valuable insights shared by the hosts. Tune in to understand why alcohol isn't the problem but a symptom of deeper issues, and find hope in Christy's courageous story.