Melissa struggled with binge drinking until she learned to trust the process of sobriety.
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In this episode, we have Melissa, who opens up about her upbringing in Appleton, Wisconsin and how a great childhood led to struggles with alcohol. Despite not encountering drinking in her family, Melissa recounts her early experiences with alcohol, the toxic relationships, and the eventual descent into binge drinking and drug use. Melissa shares her turning point after a series of attempts at sobriety, including several 'dry Januarys,' in February of 2024, Melissa starts to reclaim her life. Her journey from the chaos of addiction to trusting the process. This is Melissa’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:16 Melissa's Childhood and Family Background
01:21 High School Experiences and Early Relationships
03:22 College Life and Introduction to Alcohol
10:34 Post-College Life and Moving to D.C.
17:36 Return to Wisconsin and Weight Loss Journey
20:17 Struggles with Alcohol and Social Drinking Culture
24:51 Reflecting on Drinking Habits and Health
27:41 Dry January and the Impact of COVID-19
31:52 Reflecting on the Party Lifestyle
33:08 Questioning Drinking Habits
34:14 The Hip Injury Incident
37:37 YOLO Summer and Escalation
39:48 Christmas Chaos and Realizations
46:12 Attempting Moderation
47:52 Embracing Sobriety
56:06 Trusting the Process
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