Omar Pinto
Omar Pinto
SHAIR 182: Bars, Bedrooms, and Bad Decisions with Cyndy L
SHAIR 182: Bars, Bedrooms, and Bad Decisions with Cyndy L
SHAIR 182: Bars, Bedrooms, and Bad Decisions with Cyndy L
Tuesday 7th August 2018
Cyndy L shares her journey from alcoholism to sobriety on The SHAIR Recovery Podcast. Discover the power of community support and self-reflection.
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Get the buttons here!Bars, Bedrooms, and Bad Decisions: Cyndy L's Path to Sobriety on The SHAIR Recovery Podcast
I wanted to stop having consequences, but I didn't want to stop drinking, and so, and I didn't want to change.
What happens when you fall in love with alcohol at a young age? For Cyndy L, it led to a whirlwind of bars, bedrooms, and a series of regrettable decisions. In this episode of The SHAIR Recovery Podcast, host Omar Pinto chats with Cyndy about her long and winding road to sobriety. Cyndy candidly recounts how she attended her first recovery meeting at just twenty-one, yet didn't manage to stay sober until she was forty.
She dives into the impact of her childhood and genetics on her addiction, shedding light on the complexities of her journey. Cyndy humorously notes that while some people are proud to be the first in their family to achieve academic or professional milestones, she's proud to be the first alcoholic in her family to get sober. Her story is filled with setbacks and false starts, but also moments of profound realization and growth.
She discusses how alcohol affected her relationships, including her marriage and family life, and the steps she took to mend those bonds in recovery. A major highlight of Cyndy's journey is the role of community and sponsorship in her sobriety. She emphasizes the importance of having a supportive network and how giving back has become a cornerstone of her recovery. Self-reflection and gratitude are also key practices that have helped her stay focused on her goals.
Through her honesty and vulnerability, Cyndy's story becomes a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction. This episode offers a raw and relatable look at the challenges of addiction and the transformative power of recovery. Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or simply curious about the recovery process, Cyndy's journey is sure to inspire and enlighten.