Tara Boyce
Tara Boyce
The After-After Party
The After-After Party
The After-After Party
Tuesday 29th March 2022
Tara Boyce shares her struggle with college drinking culture and her transformative journey to sobriety in this compelling episode.
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35 minutes
Raw
Honest
Thought-provoking
Engaging
Transformative
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Tara Boyce
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Tara Boyce: Navigating College Drinking Culture and Finding True Belonging
The writers who drank believed the drink itself to be part of the art that writers are uniquely in touch with, the unbearable savagery of existence. This belief system made me highly resistant to long-term sobriety, because drinking wasn't meshed with my identity and meshed with the first time in my adult life I'd felt a sense of belonging.
Ever wondered how the sophisticated allure of college drinking culture can mask deeper struggles? Tara Boyce takes you on a candid journey through her time at Concordia University, where she tried to balance her passion for writing with an ever-present urge to drink. From poetry readings to open mic nights, and book launches with free wine, Tara's life seemed glamorous on the surface. But behind the scenes, alcohol was a crutch, filling voids left by loss and loneliness.
She shares how she meticulously planned her drinking around academic events, fooling herself into thinking she had it all under control. However, it wasn't until rehab that Tara discovered what she was truly missing—a genuine sense of belonging. In this episode of 'Addicted to Recovery: The Interactive Memoir', Tara opens up about the transformative power of finding a community that understands her struggles and supports her journey to sobriety.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt lost in the crowd or used substances to fill emotional gaps. Tara's story is both relatable and inspiring, offering a raw look at the challenges and triumphs of overcoming addiction.