Samuel W G Kohler
Samuel W G Kohler
WAYS Episode 17 - Maria's Story
WAYS Episode 17 - Maria's Story
WAYS Episode 17 - Maria's Story
Thursday 16th January 2025
Maria from Denmark shares her powerful story of overcoming addiction, highlighting the importance of support and resilience in recovery.
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33 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Supportive
Authentic
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Samuel W G Kohler
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Maria shares her experience growing up in Denmark with an abusive stepfather.
- Her early use of alcohol as a coping mechanism.
- The role of AA meetings and sponsors in her journey to sobriety.
- The impact of undiagnosed ADHD on her addiction.
- The importance of finding community and sharing stories in recovery.
I am sober because I want to be myself.
Maria's story from Denmark is a powerful and relatable journey of recovery shared on the 'Why Are You Sober?' podcast. Maria, the eldest of six children, grew up in a religious household that was shattered by her parents' divorce when she was just nine. The introduction of an abusive stepfather added to her struggles, leading her to turn to alcohol at a young age.
In Denmark, where the legal drinking age is lower than in many other countries, Maria's early experiences with alcohol were not unusual, but they quickly escalated into a coping mechanism for her feelings of being different and out of place. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 15, Maria's challenges only grew as she navigated relationships and the pressures of fitting in.
Her candid recounting of blackouts, the shame of verbal abuse towards her partner, and the eventual realisation that she needed help is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Maria's journey to sobriety began with a call to the AA hotline after a particularly shameful blackout. She found support in AA meetings and through her sponsors, though it wasn't always smooth sailing.
Her story highlights the importance of finding the right support system and the courage to keep going even when it feels like progress is slow. Maria also touches on the role of undiagnosed ADHD in her life, explaining how it contributed to her self-medication with alcohol. This episode is a testament to the power of sharing our stories and finding community in recovery. Maria's honesty and resilience shine through, offering hope to anyone struggling with similar issues.
If you're looking for a story that combines raw honesty with a message of hope, Maria's story is one you won't want to miss.