David Wilson
David Wilson
Ceri Walker
Ceri Walker
Ceri Walker
Wednesday 29th March 2023
Join Sober Dave and Ceri Walker as they explore the challenges and triumphs of growing up with an alcoholic parent, and the power of community support.
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Author:
David Wilson
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Get the buttons here!Turning Pain into Purpose: Ceri Walker's Journey
Episode Overview
- Ceri Walker shares her journey as a child of an alcoholic.
- The impact of NACOA on Ceri's life and recovery.
- Transforming personal pain into community support.
- The importance of human connection in overcoming addiction.
- Finding one's tribe and the unspoken understanding among COAs.
Community is everything. Once I found people like-minded to me, there's an unspoken code of, 'I getcha.'
In this compelling episode of 'One For The Road,' Sober Dave welcomes Ceri Walker, a child of an alcoholic, who has found purpose and community through her experiences. Ceri shares her journey from a tumultuous childhood to becoming an ambassador for NACOA, a support network for children of alcoholics. Her story is one of resilience and transformation, offering hope to many who find themselves in similar situations.
Growing up, Ceri faced the challenges of living with an alcoholic parent, leading to a complex relationship with her mother. Despite the difficulties, Ceri found solace in her new stepfather and eventually discovered NACOA while making a film about her mother's addiction. This pivotal moment allowed her to understand her identity as a COA (Child of an Alcoholic) and embrace her broken parts.
Ceri turned her personal pain into a purpose, becoming a media volunteer and working with Oasis Project, a recovery service in Brighton. Her efforts in the community have been remarkable, as she helps others navigate their own journeys with addiction and recovery. Her work highlights the importance of human connection and the power of community support, especially for children of alcoholics. Throughout the episode, Ceri and Sober Dave discuss the significance of sharing one's story.
Dave reflects on his experience speaking at an event and realizes the importance of his narrative from the perspective of an alcoholic. Ceri emphasizes the value of finding a tribe, people who understand and empathize with the struggles faced by COAs. As the episode concludes, Ceri shares her ongoing commitment to supporting NACOA and other initiatives, aiming to help others without trying to save them but by connecting deeply and understanding their experiences.
Her story is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability, the healing power of community, and the transformative impact of turning pain into purpose.