Catrina's Path to Sobriety: From Struggles to Strength
Episode Overview
Catrina's 21-month journey to sobriety from a young age of alcohol indulgence The profound impact of sobriety on relationships and self-perception Establishing a recovery group and podcast to extend support to others
The peace and everything that I've got in my life now, when I look back at all my years drinking, I was living in absolute chaos.
What happens when you realize that your teenage drinking habits have followed you into adulthood? Catrina from Glasgow knows this story all too well. Now 21 months sober, she shares her candid and relatable journey on 'Voices of Sobriety: Real People, Real Recovery'. Like many, Catrina started drinking in her teens and continued through her 20s and 30s without much thought.
After nine years in a call centre, her decision to embrace sobriety led her to a new calling as a recovery worker, helping young people in her community battle addiction. In this episode, Catrina opens up about the challenges she faced, from dealing with anxiety to finding support in recovery groups. She talks about the moment she knew she had to make a change and how sobriety has transformed her life and relationships.
Her story is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about finding purpose and giving back. Tune in to hear Catrina's heartfelt narrative and discover how she turned her life around, offering hope and inspiration to anyone on a similar path.