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Brian – What lies did we tell about our drinking?
Brian – What lies did we tell about our drinking?
Brian – What lies did we tell about our drinking?
Sunday 13th July 2025
Brian See reflects on the lies we tell about drinking in this engaging SoberQ episode. A candid look at addiction and recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Brian shares unspoken rules that influenced his drinking habits.
- Enabling behaviours can feed addiction and lead to denial.
- AA provides community support crucial for overcoming addiction.
- Recognising lies is essential for moving forward in recovery.
- Brian's story highlights the importance of self-help.
"My cunning disease not only has me deluded, it has all others involved in this false belief as well."
In this episode of SoberQ, Brian See takes listeners on a reflective journey through the tangled web of lies that often accompany drinking habits. Brian, a seasoned member of Alcoholics Anonymous, doesn't hold back as he shares his personal experiences with the unspoken rules of drinking that shaped his early years. Born in the post-war era of 1953, Brian recounts how he navigated the culture of heavy drinking, where there were no guidelines like ten standard drinks per week.
Instead, there were absurd norms set by seasoned drinkers – as long as you didn't refuse a drink or make a mess, you were in the clear. Brian's candid storytelling sheds light on how these societal norms and personal delusions led him down a path of regret and remorse. He reveals how enabling behaviours from others only fed his addiction, leading to broken promises and a deep-seated denial of his spiritual struggles.
His anecdotes are both humorous and poignant, painting a vivid picture of the lies he told himself and others to justify his drinking. The episode offers a raw and honest look at the complexities of addiction, highlighting the importance of recognising and confronting these lies to move forward in recovery. Brian's journey through AA is a testament to the power of self-help and community support in overcoming addiction.
If you're curious about the ways people rationalise their drinking habits or seeking insights into recovery, this episode is a compelling listen. Brian's story is relatable and eye-opening, making it a valuable resource for anyone grappling with alcohol-related challenges.