David Wilson
David Wilson
Abigail Burrows
Abigail Burrows
Abigail Burrows
Friday 10th January 2025
Join Abigail Burrows as she shares her journey from a young musical prodigy to overcoming alcohol addiction and finding sobriety again.
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66 minutes
challenging
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informative
reflective
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Episode Overview
- Abigail Burrows faced alcohol addiction from a young age.
- Her music career was affected by burnout and guilt.
- She shares her journey to sobriety and recovery.
- The loss of her father to alcoholism was a turning point.
- Insights into the challenges of the music industry.
Even if they hear about my gap in drinking, and if they're tempted thinking, oh, I'm five years, I might be all right now, and my experience could help.
In this deeply moving episode of 'One For The Road,' host Sober Dave welcomes Abigail Burrows, a professional flute player who candidly shares her tumultuous journey with alcohol addiction and her path to recovery. Abigail's story is one of early success, profound challenges, and eventual redemption. Abigail was an exceptionally talented musician from a young age, securing a place at a specialist music school at just eight years old.
Her childhood was marked by a busy international performing career, but by her late teens, she was grappling with severe burnout and guilt. The pressure of her career led her to drink heavily, eventually causing her to drop out of the prestigious Royal College of Music. Despite achieving over five years of sobriety, a celebratory glass of champagne led to a relapse, demonstrating the precarious nature of addiction recovery.
Her drinking intensified after the tragic loss of her father to alcoholism, pushing her deeper into despair. Abigail reflects on this period with raw honesty, describing how it took over a decade to reclaim her sobriety. Today, Abigail chooses to play in orchestras and theatre pits, preferring the solace of music away from the spotlight. She shares insights into the music industry's pressures, emphasizing its role as both a catalyst for her struggles and a refuge during recovery.
Abigail's story is a testament to resilience and the human spirit's capacity to overcome even the darkest of times. Her experiences serve as a beacon of hope for those struggling with similar challenges, highlighting the importance of persistence and support in the journey to sobriety.