The Hidden Costs of Functional Drinking: Lucy's Story
Episode Overview
Lucy's experience as a functional drinker and parent
Unveiling the hidden impact of alcohol on relationships
Discussion on societal excuses for drinking
Exploration of the facade of 'having it together' while drinking
Revelation of the dangers of functional drinking
In a way, that allowed my drinking to continue for so long because I wasn't... It had become part of my mothering.
Imagine juggling work, family, and a social life while keeping up appearances that everything is fine, even when it’s not. In this episode of 'Sober Awkward', Vic and Hamish chat with Lucy about her experience as a 'functional drinker'. Lucy shares how she managed to keep her job and parent her kids despite being hungover or drunk. She thought if she could still function, there wasn't a problem. But was she really fooling anyone?
Lucy digs deep into how her drinking affected her loved ones and delayed her journey to sobriety. Vic and Hamish help unpack the societal pressures and personal excuses that often keep functional drinkers trapped in their habits. It’s a raw and revealing discussion that highlights the hidden costs of maintaining the facade of 'having it all together'.
If you or someone you know is struggling with similar issues, this episode offers a candid look at the real impact of functional drinking.
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The Functional Drinker
The Functional Drinker
The Functional Drinker
Wednesday 30th August 2023
Vic and Hamish discuss with Lucy the hidden costs of functional drinking, its impact on relationships, and the societal pressures that enable it.
Have you ever woken up from a big night out and said ‘I’m never drinking again!’ Then found yourself waving $50 at a barman by Happy Hour. Well, so have Vic and Hamish.
Join them on this hilarious an...(view more)
The Hidden Costs of Functional Drinking: Lucy's Story
Episode Overview
Lucy's experience as a functional drinker and parent
Unveiling the hidden impact of alcohol on relationships
Discussion on societal excuses for drinking
Exploration of the facade of 'having it together' while drinking
Revelation of the dangers of functional drinking
In a way, that allowed my drinking to continue for so long because I wasn't... It had become part of my mothering.
Imagine juggling work, family, and a social life while keeping up appearances that everything is fine, even when it’s not. In this episode of 'Sober Awkward', Vic and Hamish chat with Lucy about her experience as a 'functional drinker'. Lucy shares how she managed to keep her job and parent her kids despite being hungover or drunk. She thought if she could still function, there wasn't a problem. But was she really fooling anyone?
Lucy digs deep into how her drinking affected her loved ones and delayed her journey to sobriety. Vic and Hamish help unpack the societal pressures and personal excuses that often keep functional drinkers trapped in their habits. It’s a raw and revealing discussion that highlights the hidden costs of maintaining the facade of 'having it all together'.
If you or someone you know is struggling with similar issues, this episode offers a candid look at the real impact of functional drinking.