Chuck LaFlange
Chuck LaFlange
165 - SHANNON BURNESS - ROCK BOTTOM IS DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE
165 - SHANNON BURNESS - ROCK BOTTOM IS DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE
165 - SHANNON BURNESS - ROCK BOTTOM IS DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE
Monday 11th September 2023
Join Shannon Burness on 'Ashes to Awesome' as she shares her journey from high-functioning alcoholism to recovery, offering hope and insights.
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Chuck LaFlange
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Get the buttons here!Shannon Burness: Finding Light After Alcoholism
Episode Overview
- Shannon's journey from childhood to becoming a binge drinker in her hometown
- Challenges of fitting in and belonging in a small-town community
- Realizing the impact of her drinking on family and making amends
- Navigating guilt and redefining boundaries with her children
- Finding strength in self-reflection and gratitude post-recovery
Quitting drinking isn't easy. It's not like you quit drinking and then everything's roses. You go through a lot of shit. There's a lot of things, like you're feeling feelings that you haven't felt in years. And you're probably drinking because you don't have any coping mechanisms on how to navigate those feelings.
Shannon Burness's story isn't your typical tale of hitting rock bottom. In this episode of 'Ashes to Awesome', she opens up about her journey from being a high-functioning alcoholic to embracing a life of recovery. Shannon's emotional low point wasn't marked by dramatic events but was equally transformative. She shares candidly about her first drink as a child, navigating small-town social circles, and the binge drinking that followed.
Her honesty about unsafe situations and the moment she decided to quit drinking after realizing its impact on her family is both moving and relatable. Shannon talks about the guilt she faced, the process of making amends, and how she redefined her relationship with her kids. Her journey is a testament to the power of self-reflection, learning to cope with emotions, and finding joy in life's simple moments.
For anyone seeking inspiration and support in their own recovery, Shannon's story offers a beacon of hope.