16.16: Nancy Carr / Last Call16.16: Nancy Carr / Last Call
Since Right Now
“I didn't come crawling into an AA meeting thinki…
1:07:37•27 Apr 2016
Nancy Carr's Last Call: Writing Through Recovery
“I didn't come crawling into an AA meeting thinking, ‘Oh, I've got to quit drinking.’”—Nancy on denials last gasp.”
Imagine facing the daunting task of confronting your addiction while also trying to put it into words. Nancy Carr did just that. In this episode of 'Since Right Now', Nancy opens up about her journey from denial to recovery, all while penning her memoir, 'Last Call'. Inspired by honest and gritty writers like Joyce Maynard and Augusten Burroughs, Nancy found solace and clarity through writing.
By early 2005, she had a 250-page manuscript that detailed her battle with alcoholism and her path to sobriety. Nancy's blog, also titled 'Last Call', serves as a platform where she discusses recovery, addiction, family, and even her beloved dog, Lucy. Her work has been featured on various recovery websites, including The Fix and Ravishly. In this heartfelt episode, Nancy reflects on the importance of a support system and the emotional growth that comes with sobriety.
She talks about how writing became a therapeutic tool for her, helping her to process her experiences and connect with others facing similar struggles. Tune in to hear Nancy's inspiring story of resilience and the transformative power of sharing one's journey.
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