American Addiction Centers
American Addiction Centers
Sober Black Girls Club
Sober Black Girls Club
Sober Black Girls Club
Friday 17th February 2023
Khadi A. Oluwatoyin and J. Nicole Jones from Sober Black Girls Club discuss their recovery journeys and breaking addiction stigma in the Black community.
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Sober Black Girls Club: Khadi and J. Nicole's Journey to Recovery
You do not lose agency over your life just because you admit you have a drinking problem or an addiction.
What happens when two determined women decide to change the narrative around addiction in their community? In this episode of 'Addiction Talk', you'll meet Khadi A. Oluwatoyin and J. Nicole Jones, the powerhouse duo behind the Sober Black Girls Club. Founded by Khadi in 2018 after her own battle with alcohol, this collective offers resources and support for Black girls, women, femmes, and non-binary folks on their journey to sobriety. Khadi's story is one of resilience.
She began drinking during college as a way to manage lifelong depression, but it wasn't until after law school that her drinking spiraled out of control. Realizing the lack of culturally relevant support for sober Black women, she created the Sober Black Girls Club to fill that void. J. Nicole's journey started even earlier. She began drinking heavily in high school, a habit that continued into her college years despite concerns from friends and teammates.
Determined to take control of her life, she became sober at 23 and now co-hosts the Sober Black Girls Club podcast. Throughout the episode, Khadi and J. Nicole discuss the unique challenges faced by Black women in recovery, the cultural factors that can contribute to addiction, and the importance of creating safe spaces for women of color. They share practical tools for staying sober and emphasize the need to break the stigma surrounding addiction in the Black community.
If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on recovery, this episode is a must-listen. Khadi and J. Nicole's stories are a testament to the power of community and the importance of culturally sensitive support in overcoming addiction.