Lindsey Waggoner
LINDSEY WAGGONER
Alcohol Was My Best Friend
Alcohol Was My Best Friend
Alcohol Was My Best Friend
Monday 6th April 2020
Doug shares his journey from alcohol dependence to recovery and spiritual awakening. Find hope in his story on 'Your Life Your Story'.
35 minutes
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Lindsey Waggoner
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Religion & Spirituality
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
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Get the buttons here!Doug's Journey: From Alcohol Dependence to Spiritual Awakening
At a very young age I got an idol or a false god where I went to to handle my emotions and to handle my thinking right.
Imagine feeling so lost that you find solace in a bottle. That's Doug's story. In this episode of 'Your Life Your Story', Lindsey sits down with Doug, a church elder, dad, husband, and businessman, who found himself grappling with alcoholism. Doug opens up about how alcohol became his go-to escape from overwhelming emotions and intrusive thoughts.
He recounts the countless times he googled 'What is an alcoholic' during his last year of drinking, knowing deep down that he needed help but feeling trapped by his addiction. Doug's candid conversation reveals the turning point when he decided to seek help and the role spirituality played in his recovery. His journey wasn't easy, but through honesty and admitting his problem, Doug found the support he needed to reclaim his life.
Today, Doug's story serves as a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction. His experiences highlight the importance of facing your demons head-on and the transformative power of faith and community support. Whether you're battling addiction yourself or know someone who is, Doug's story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible. Tune in to hear how he turned his life around and found freedom from alcohol.