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Alcohol destroys everything in it's path - Jess's story of sobriety.
Manage episode 434010518 series 3439146
In this episode of the Podcast, we have Jess, who shares her deeply personal and powerful story of growing up in a seemingly perfect middle-class family in Portland, Oregon, while dealing with an emotionally absent father and a series of traumatic experiences. Jess opens up about her early experimentation with alcohol, the challenging transitions during her school years, and an abusive relationship that drove her further into drinking. She discusses her wake-up call moments, the pivotal support from her now-husband, and the journey towards sobriety that began at age 20. Jess highlights the importance of addressing mental health and breaking the cycle of addiction for future generations. Her story emphasizes the necessity of recovering out loud and supporting others through their battles with addiction and this is Jess’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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Donate to support the show here: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation
Jess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysobersunrise/
00:00 Introduction to Season Three
00:14 Meet Jess: Early Life and Family Dynamics
03:10 School Days: Navigating Childhood and Adolescence
05:05 First Encounters with Alcohol
10:58 Middle School Experiments and Social Circles
14:54 High School Transitions and Challenges
20:14 Struggles with Acceptance and Relationships
29:21 College Life and Escalating Issues
34:56 Parental Awareness and Hidden Struggles
36:24 Escaping an Abusive Relationship
39:25 The Turning Point: Realizing the Depth of Alcoholism
41:15 Failed Attempts at Moderation
44:26 The Consequences of Alcohol Abuse
48:22 Finding Support and Making a Change
55:20 Long-Term Sobriety and Family Impact
01:02:34 Breaking the Cycle for Future Generations
174 episoder
Manage episode 434010518 series 3439146
In this episode of the Podcast, we have Jess, who shares her deeply personal and powerful story of growing up in a seemingly perfect middle-class family in Portland, Oregon, while dealing with an emotionally absent father and a series of traumatic experiences. Jess opens up about her early experimentation with alcohol, the challenging transitions during her school years, and an abusive relationship that drove her further into drinking. She discusses her wake-up call moments, the pivotal support from her now-husband, and the journey towards sobriety that began at age 20. Jess highlights the importance of addressing mental health and breaking the cycle of addiction for future generations. Her story emphasizes the necessity of recovering out loud and supporting others through their battles with addiction and this is Jess’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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Donate to support the show here: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation
Jess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysobersunrise/
00:00 Introduction to Season Three
00:14 Meet Jess: Early Life and Family Dynamics
03:10 School Days: Navigating Childhood and Adolescence
05:05 First Encounters with Alcohol
10:58 Middle School Experiments and Social Circles
14:54 High School Transitions and Challenges
20:14 Struggles with Acceptance and Relationships
29:21 College Life and Escalating Issues
34:56 Parental Awareness and Hidden Struggles
36:24 Escaping an Abusive Relationship
39:25 The Turning Point: Realizing the Depth of Alcoholism
41:15 Failed Attempts at Moderation
44:26 The Consequences of Alcohol Abuse
48:22 Finding Support and Making a Change
55:20 Long-Term Sobriety and Family Impact
01:02:34 Breaking the Cycle for Future Generations
174 episoder
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