Brutally Sober
Brutally Sober
Season 2, Ep 2
Season 2, Ep 2
Season 2, Ep 2
Friday 25th September 2020
Joe opens up about his struggle with the urge to drink alone and his ongoing journey towards sobriety in this episode of Brutally Sober.
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8 minutes
Raw
Honest
Thought-provoking
Engaging
Supportive
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Get the buttons here!Joe's Honest Struggle: Fighting the Urge to Drink Alone
All I wanna do is, fuckin' go, get fucked up with people that wanna drink as much as I do, but then I'll be gettin' up in the morning and I'll be fuckin' sneakin' fuckin' beers at me to relieve my anxiety.
Ever found yourself battling the urge to drink alone? Joe from 'Brutally Sober' knows that feeling all too well. In this episode, he opens up about his ongoing struggle with the temptation to drink solo. Reflecting on his time in rehab, Joe shares how he once longed for freedom but now grapples with a lack of motivation to do much of anything.
He admits that the idea of drinking with others who match his pace is appealing, but deep down, he knows it would lead him back to drinking alone, sneaking beers to ease his anxiety. Joe's raw honesty is a breath of fresh air. He doesn't shy away from admitting he misses the feeling of getting hammered, even though he knows it's a slippery slope. His journey towards sobriety is anything but straightforward, filled with moments of doubt and temptation.
Yet, his determination to stay on track is nothing short of inspiring. Checking his meeting app for available sessions, Joe contemplates attending despite the mask mandates. His reflections on anxiety and the non-linear path of recovery are both thought-provoking and engaging. This episode serves as a poignant reminder that recovery is a bumpy road, and stumbling along the way is part of the process.
Joe's courage to keep pushing forward despite setbacks is commendable, offering a beacon of support for anyone on a similar journey towards sobriety. Tune in to hear Joe's candid story and find solace in knowing you're not alone in your struggles.