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Special Guest: Lori Butterfield, Director of the Documentary, Lipstick & Liquor
Special Guest: Lori Butterfield, Director of the Documentary, Lipstick & Liquor
Special Guest: Lori Butterfield, Director of the Documentary, Lipstick & Liquor
Monday 16th March 2015
Explore 'Lipstick & Liquor' on The Bubble Hour. Jean McCarthy and Lori Butterfield discuss women's alcoholism, stigma, and paths to recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Lipstick & Liquor: Shattering Stigmas Around Women and Alcoholism
I felt like I was on the other side of a shower curtain where I could barely see in into the world of recovery.
Imagine a cold December day where a minor car accident leads to a heart-wrenching mystery. Thirty-nine-year-old Julie Kroll stumbles away from the scene, leaving behind her eight-year-old daughter and an open container of alcohol. As darkness falls, she vanishes. This gripping start is just the beginning of 'Lipstick & Liquor', a documentary that dives deep into the rise of alcoholism among women.
In this episode of 'The Bubble Hour', host Jean McCarthy chats with Lori Butterfield, the Emmy Award-winning director behind the film. They unravel the complex layers of Julie's story and introduce us to four other women who bravely share their recovery journeys. Lori's film isn't just about personal struggles; it's a powerful tool aiming to break down the stigma that surrounds women battling alcoholism.
The conversation between Jean and Lori sheds light on how this stigma impacts families and why empathy and understanding are crucial for recovery. Lori emphasizes, 'We need more publicity out there about the fact that recovery is possible if you have the courage to ask for it'. Tune in to hear their heartfelt discussion, gain insights into the making of the documentary, and understand the broader implications of alcoholism on women's lives.
Whether you're looking for hope, understanding, or simply a community that gets it, this episode offers a blend of real stories and valuable perspectives.