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Your Recovery Timeline with Nicci Cloete
Your Recovery Timeline with Nicci Cloete
Your Recovery Timeline with Nicci Cloete
Saturday 11th November 2023
Join Nicci Cloete on 'Tribe Sober' as she shares her inspiring journey from trauma and alcohol dependence to sobriety and helping others.
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Get the buttons here!Nicci Cloete: From Trauma to Triumph in Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Nicci's early trauma led to alcohol as a coping mechanism
- Pivotal turning point in Nicci's recovery journey
- Insights on the recovery timeline and challenges
- Embracing mindfulness and coaching in recovery
- The power of community support and relatable experiences
I remember reaching out to everyone I knew who'd stopped drinking because I needed to hear that it was possible. Having someone who is relatable is such a gift to say, if they can do it, maybe I can too.
Imagine facing unimaginable trauma at just 13 and finding solace in alcohol. This is Nicci Cloete's story. In this heartfelt episode of 'Tribe Sober', Nicci, a coach and mindfulness teacher, opens up about her journey from a traumatic childhood to a decade of sobriety. At an age when most kids are worrying about school, Nicci was dealing with the aftermath of a violent home invasion and rape.
With little mental health support in the 80s, she turned to alcohol to numb her pain, sneaking drinks from her parents' wine cabinet and arriving at school drunk. Despite this, she excelled academically, hiding her struggles behind a facade of normalcy. Nicci's story takes us through her university years, where the need for secrecy faded, but the drinking didn't. It wasn't until her ex-husband confronted her with a life-changing ultimatum that she began to face her addiction head-on.
She shares the raw and real moments of her recovery, from the initial shock to the slow climb towards an alcohol-free life. Her story is one of resilience, highlighting the importance of seeking help and the transformative power of community support. Now, as a coach and mindfulness teacher, Nicci uses her experiences to help others on their recovery journeys. She emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and coaching in maintaining sobriety and finding peace.
This episode isn't just about Nicci's past; it's a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with alcohol dependence, showing that with support and determination, a fulfilling, sober life is possible.