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E232: The Booze Stopped Working- Marcy R.s Wake-Up Call in COVID
E232: The Booze Stopped Working- Marcy R.s Wake-Up Call in COVID
E232: The Booze Stopped Working- Marcy R.s Wake-Up Call in COVID
Tuesday 24th June 2025
Marcy R. shares her journey through alcoholism, recovery, and self-discovery during the isolation of COVID. A powerful episode on resilience.
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Episode Overview
- Marcy's drinking escalated during COVID isolation.
- The role of family addiction history in her journey.
- Navigating life with undiagnosed ADHD.
- Overcoming toxic relationships and single motherhood.
- Finding a path to recovery and self-acceptance.
I get to truly be myself. So I don’t have different personas where I was work Marcy, where I was, you know, mom, Marcy the mother, party Marcy. I’m just myself.
In this compelling episode of the Sober Friends Podcast, Marcy R. shares her deeply personal journey of confronting alcoholism amidst the isolating lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a single mother dealing with undiagnosed ADHD, Marcy found herself turning to alcohol as a way to cope with the chaos of her life. Her story is a testament to resilience and the power of self-discovery.
Marcy delves into her family history of addiction, explaining how it influenced her own struggles with alcohol. She candidly discusses the challenges of living with ADHD, a condition that contributed to her dependence on substances like alcohol to calm her mind and fit into social situations. This episode reveals the intricate relationship between mental health issues and addiction, providing listeners with a nuanced understanding of how these factors interplay.
During the pandemic, Marcy's drinking habits intensified, forcing her to confront the reality of her addiction. She describes a pivotal moment of realization when she acknowledged that she was more than just in the wrong 12-step room; she was indeed an alcoholic. This acceptance marked the beginning of her journey towards recovery. Marcy recounts her experiences with recovery programs, including the challenges of attending meetings on Zoom and the importance of finding a supportive sponsor.
She emphasizes the significance of making amends and building authentic relationships, which have been instrumental in her path to sobriety. Throughout her story, Marcy highlights the transformation she underwent as she learned to love herself and establish genuine connections with others. She reflects on the joy of being her true self, free from the personas she previously relied on when she was drinking.
Her narrative serves as an inspiring reminder that recovery is possible, even in the face of immense challenges. In sharing her story, Marcy hopes to inspire others who are sober curious or struggling with similar issues, showing them that they are not alone and that a fulfilling life awaits beyond addiction.