A Slight Change of Plans
Freedom After a Lifetime of Secrets
Apr 1, 2024
A mother's struggle with addiction to sleeping pills after the birth of her second child, hiding her secret for years until reaching a breaking point. The podcast delves into the challenges of motherhood, societal pressures, navigating addiction and divorce, and the power of sharing secrets to create connections.
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- Facing a severe Ambien addiction, Laura's pivotal moment of acknowledgment led to her recovery journey.
- Struggling to uphold the idealized image of motherhood versus the reality of addiction, Laura found freedom in honesty and vulnerability.
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Struggling with Ambien Addiction
Laura struggled with a severe Ambien addiction, taking 10 times the recommended dose to manage her debilitating insomnia and anxiety. Despite trying to hide her addiction, a pivotal moment occurred when she ran out of pills on July 4th, leading her to acknowledge her problem.
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