Tara Boyce
Tara Boyce
Time To Say Goodbye
Time To Say Goodbye
Time To Say Goodbye
Tuesday 19th April 2022
Tara Boyce discusses grief and addiction recovery, highlighting emotional regulation and support systems in this episode of Addicted to Recovery.
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35 minutes
Raw
Honest
Informative
Empowering
Hopeful
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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!Grief and Sobriety: Tara Boyce's Struggle and Strength
Maybe I'd been worried that the added responsibility might also set me off and in my performance anxiety I would make the whole thing about me.
Tara Boyce opens up about a deeply personal chapter in her life, where grief and addiction collide in a poignant narrative. When her grandfather passed away, Tara found herself unable to face the emotional weight of the situation. Hospitals overwhelmed her, and she couldn't bring herself to visit him in his final weeks. Instead, she focused on trying to drink less, a task that felt like a monumental sacrifice at the time.
Tara shares how she used alcohol as a crutch to handle—or rather, avoid—complex emotions. She believed she was drinking for her mother's sake, thinking it would be one less thing for her mother to worry about amidst the family turmoil. This episode dives into the difficult balance of managing grief while battling addiction, offering listeners a raw look at the struggle to maintain sobriety during emotionally charged times.
Tara questions the notion of 'right' and 'wrong' reasons for getting sober, arguing that any reason to seek sobriety is valid. Through her story, she highlights the importance of emotional regulation, personal responsibility, and the support systems that can help one stay on the path to recovery. Tara's honesty and vulnerability provide a powerful message for anyone grappling with similar issues, reminding us that recovery is a journey paved with self-compassion and continuous personal growth.