Kristen

Remember Your Why

Kristen

  • You are never too young or to old to shuffle the deck of life.

You are never too young or to old to shuffle the deck of life.

Thursday 29th August 2024

Lisa shares her powerful story of overcoming severe alcohol addiction and finding peace in 30 years of sobriety. A must-listen for anyone touched by addiction.
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46 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Raw
Hopeful

About this podcast

Remember Your Why
Author:
Kristen
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episodes:
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Lisa's Journey: From Darkness to 30 Years of Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Lisa shares her journey from severe addiction to 30 years of sobriety.
  • Emphasises the importance of community and hearing others' stories.
  • Discusses the challenges and triumphs of early sobriety.
  • Highlights the role of humility in maintaining long-term recovery.
  • Offers practical advice for those at different stages of their recovery journey.
I always think that you are never too young or too old to reinvent, to take the cards that you've been dealt and rearrange them.
In this heart-wrenching yet inspiring episode of 'Remember Your Why', host Kristen sits down with Lisa, a woman who has been sober for 30 years after battling severe alcohol addiction. Lisa's journey is nothing short of extraordinary; she shares how her binge drinking led her to the darkest parts of her mind, even lying down in the middle of a street, hoping for the end.
But this isn't just a tale of despair - it's a story of resilience and recovery. Lisa talks about her early days of drinking behind roller skating rinks and how it escalated during college. Her life took a dramatic turn when she decided to get sober at 26, a decision that saved her life and gave her a second chance.
Lisa's candid reflections on her journey offer a raw and honest look at the struggles and triumphs of living in recovery. She emphasizes the importance of community and finding inspiration in others' stories. This episode is packed with emotional moments and practical advice, making it a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction or seeking hope in their recovery journey. Tune in to hear how Lisa shuffled the deck of life and found peace, happiness, and a clear path forward.
Remember, it's never too late to start over.