Sobertown Podcast EP 316: Ali’s Recovery Story
Jul 10, 2023
In this heartfelt conversation, Allison, also known as Ali, shares her incredible journey as a recovery advocate and survivor. She recounts the darkest days of her addiction, including a suicide attempt that changed everything. Ali emphasizes the importance of family support and faith in her recovery. She shares the tough lessons learned in the aftermath, including the ongoing challenges of sobriety. Her message of hope and self-compassion shines through, inspiring others to embrace their own paths to healing.
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Good Childhood, Hidden Vulnerability
- Allison describes an idyllic childhood with loving parents and a normal upbringing.
- She emphasizes addiction can affect anyone, regardless of a good family background.
Navy Years Sparked Escalation
- Allison traces the start of her addiction to age 20 after joining the Navy and being exposed to unrestricted drinking.
- She explains lack of boundaries and gradual escalation led to loss of control by her mid-20s.
Marriage, Trauma, And Drinking To Forget
- Allison recounts marrying young, suffering an abusive marriage, and drinking to forget the trauma.
- She describes destructive behaviors including a DUI and crashing her car while drunk.