Ep120 – Hard-Earned Tears with KathyEp120 – Hard-Earned Tears with Kathy
Untoxicated Podcast
"I look at the face that looks back at me from the mirror, and it's jarring. I look like I've aged ten years in just this last one. But it's more than superficial. The heartbreak that came with my husband's near death with end-stage alcoholism has crac...
56:38•3 Jan 2022
Kathy's Journey: Confronting Alcoholism and Advocating for Change
“The fact that alcohol is so normalized, and not just in society but in your relationship, yeah, I mean I think that's the thing that I've become painfully aware of.”
Imagine looking in the mirror and barely recognizing yourself. That's where Kathy found herself after enduring the heartbreak of her husband's near-death experience with end-stage alcoholism. In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Kathy opens up about the immense pain she's faced and the wisdom she's gained along the way. She paints a vivid picture of how alcohol has infiltrated every corner of our society, creating chaos and dysfunction that often goes unchecked.
Kathy doesn't just share her story; she calls for a revolution in how we view and handle alcohol addiction. She highlights the glaring issues with the normalization of alcohol abuse and the disappointingly low success rates in addiction recovery. Throughout the conversation, hosts Matt and Sheri Salis provide a compassionate space for Kathy to express her frustrations and hopes. They also chime in with their own experiences, making this episode a heartfelt discussion on the urgent need for change.
If you've ever loved someone battling alcoholism or are grappling with it yourself, Kathy's story will resonate deeply. This episode isn't just about recounting hardships; it's about sparking a conversation that could lead to real societal change.
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