Brad McLeod
Brad McLeod
Alcohol helped Gill cope with life, until it didn’t.
Alcohol helped Gill cope with life, until it didn’t.
Alcohol helped Gill cope with life, until it didn’t.
Wednesday 1st November 2023
Join Gill on 'Sober Motivation' as she discusses overcoming bullying, anger, and finding self-acceptance through sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Gill's Story: From Bullying to Sobriety and Self-Acceptance
Episode Overview
- Jill's journey of struggling with anger and low self-esteem due to bullying and family dynamics
- The impact of turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism
- The importance of therapy and self-acceptance in the journey to sobriety
- Understanding the complexities of addiction and recovery
- The transformative power of choosing a sober life
Yeah, it's me and my brother and we're still best friends to this day. And we hang out all the time, text every day. Yeah. That probably would have been very helpful if I could have had therapy to learn what to do with that anger and the low self-esteem instead of turning towards trying to control my body.
Meet Gill, whose early years were marked by anger and low self-esteem, largely due to relentless bullying and challenging family dynamics. Despite these hurdles, she excelled academically, finding solace in her studies and a close bond with her brother. However, it was during graduate school that alcohol became her go-to coping mechanism, offering temporary relief from life's pressures but ultimately leading her down a darker path.
In this episode of 'Sober Motivation', Gill opens up about her journey from using alcohol to numb her pain to embracing sobriety and finding genuine self-acceptance. Through heartfelt discussions, host Brad McLeod and Gill explore the intricate layers of addiction, the struggles of recovery, and the profound impact of choosing a sober life.
Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Gill's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of hope.