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vol 49. Sobriety Date 12/17/2020 (Alyssa)
vol 49. Sobriety Date 12/17/2020 (Alyssa)
vol 49. Sobriety Date 12/17/2020 (Alyssa)
Thursday 15th April 2021
Tune into Alyssa's honest story of overcoming high-functioning alcoholism and finding hope in AA on Keep Coming Back Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Alyssa's Honest Tale: From High-Functioning Alcoholism to Sobriety
So, to wrap this up, aa has been a literal lifesaver for me. I could've died, I didn't. This program doesn't stick around for years because it doesn't work.
Alyssa's journey is a raw and hopeful testament to the power of community and self-discovery. Just 110 days into her sobriety, Alyssa opens up about her experiences with Alcoholics Anonymous in this episode of the 'Keep Coming Back Podcast'. For years, Alyssa managed to keep her alcoholism hidden, even from her closest family members. Her drinking habits escalated during the COVID lockdown, unraveling the carefully constructed facade she had maintained for decades.
As a high-functioning alcoholic, she navigated life, relationships, and motherhood while secretly battling her addiction. The constant self-loathing and feelings of inadequacy were her constant companions. However, the support she found in AA began to show her a new way of living and thinking. Alyssa's story is not just about the struggle but also about the hope and transformation that come with recovery.
She shares candid moments of clarity that led her to seek help and emphasizes the importance of community in overcoming addiction. This episode wraps up with a heartfelt conversation, offering listeners additional insights and reflections from Alyssa's journey.