Lou's 100 Days Sober: From Struggles to Strength
Episode Overview
Lou shares her journey from childhood struggles to 100 days sober Opening up about trauma, toxic relationships, and postnatal depression Finding strength and self-discovery in sobriety Educating oneself on the impact of alcohol and overcoming challenges Embracing a new sober life and the power of self-kindness
I want to shout from the rooftops and go to everyone: it's a lie. Alcohol does not make you feel better; it makes you feel like crap, and you will continue to feel like crap until you get up. And trust me, after the first 30 days, you will wonder what the hell you've done with your life.
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around after years of hardships? Meet Lou from Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, who’s celebrating 100 days of sobriety. This episode of 'Voices of Sobriety' dives into Lou’s incredible journey, revealing the raw and often painful experiences that shaped her path to a sober life. Lou, a mother of three with three stepchildren, opens up about her tough childhood, toxic relationship with her children's father, and the heartache of losing her dad to Covid.
She also discusses her battle with postnatal depression and how meeting her soulmate later in life brought a new sense of hope and stability. Now running her own cleaning business, Lou is excited about her future and the strength she’s found in sobriety. Tune in to hear her story of resilience, transformation, and the power of self-discovery. Lou's candid account offers a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction or looking for inspiration to make a change.