Exploring personal struggles with alcoholism, the importance of self-acceptance, honesty, and embracing personal change. Reflecting on growth, resilience, identity, integrity, and the transformative power of staying true to oneself. An introspective journey of self-discovery, sobriety, and extending grace in the face of societal expectations.
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Discovering the Letter
Africa Brooke shares a story about finding a letter she wrote in 2017 while three months sober.
The letter, a public declaration of her alcoholism, marked a turning point in her life.
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Parallels Between Letters
Africa Brooke reflects on the parallels between her 2017 letter and her more recent open letter about leaving "the cult of wokeness."
Both letters reveal a refusal to live in shame and a commitment to personal growth.
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Acknowledge Past Self
Give your past self credit, no matter how messy your past was.
There's always something you did right to get you where you are now.
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to confront your deepest struggles head-on? Today, I'm revisiting a past episode where I talk about my letter addressing my battle with alcoholism, a letter I wrote in 2017. This letter is a testament to my growth and the crucial role of self-acceptance in my life.
I've learned that honesty isn't just a policy; it's the foundation of who I am and who I've become.
Join me as I honour the resilience of my past self and dive deep into a conversation about identity, integrity, and the transformative power of embracing personal change. This episode isn't just my story—it's a mirror reflecting the universal challenge of staying true to oneself.
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Beyond the Self with Africa Brooke