The Bubble Hour
The Bubble Hour
Signposts of Alcoholism, and An Honest Conversation About Hitting Bottom
Signposts of Alcoholism, and An Honest Conversation About Hitting Bottom
Signposts of Alcoholism, and An Honest Conversation About Hitting Bottom
Monday 4th January 2016
Listen to Jean McCarthy and guests discuss recognizing alcoholism, hitting emotional bottoms, and personal recovery stories on The Bubble Hour.
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Get the buttons here!Recognizing Alcoholism: Emotional Bottoms and Personal Stories
For people who have had an emotional bottom- and there's no real obvious- you know wreckage or suffering, like if I had a DUI and I got arrested and you know everybody's angry with me and I've got all these pressure points that are kind of keeping me on track, even if I don't feel like it, I kind of have to, and there's nobody around me saying: you don't really have a problem, ellie, don't worry about it, there's nobody in my life that was saying that when I was getting sober.
Imagine waking up one day and realizing that your life has been slowly unraveling due to alcohol. In this heartfelt episode of The Bubble Hour, host Jean McCarthy is joined by Ellie, Amanda, and Catherine as they open up about their personal battles with alcoholism. They dive into the early warning signs that often go unnoticed and share their own journeys towards sobriety.
The conversation takes a deep turn as they discuss the concept of 'hitting bottom'—not just in the obvious ways like legal or financial troubles, but in more subtle, emotional ways that can be just as devastating. Catherine reveals how her perfectionism and the pressures of her marriage led her to an emotional breaking point, while Amanda and Ellie share their own stories of shame and the struggle to maintain a facade of perfection.
This episode isn't just about the lows; it's also about the incredible power of recovery and the importance of recognizing when you need help. Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, you'll find this episode both relatable and uplifting. Tune in to hear real stories that might just reflect your own experiences and offer a glimmer of hope.