Bottle Ground Project
Bottle Ground Project
Episode 2 - Spirit Dog
Episode 2 - Spirit Dog
Episode 2 - Spirit Dog
Monday 8th January 2018
Lisa and Ellie discuss life with an alcoholic, the six Cs, loyalty, and finding hope through community support on The Unscrewed Podcast.
Explicit
47 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Empowering
Hopeful
Engaging
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Bottle Ground Project
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Living with an Alcoholic: Navigating the Six Cs and Finding Hope
If you're sat there and you're listening to this and you haven't told anyone, and it's just building up and building up, it's only going to keep getting worse.
Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to live with an alcoholic? In this episode of The Unscrewed Podcast, Lisa and Ellie take you on an emotional journey through the ups and downs of life affected by addiction. They break down the six Cs: control, codependency, chaos, confusion, crisis, and cure.
Each 'C' represents a stage or aspect of dealing with an alcoholic loved one, and the hosts share their personal experiences and stories that bring these concepts to life. One highlight of the episode is Chelsea Cameron's heartfelt letter to her addict parents, where she thanks them for teaching her the value of sobriety. This touching story serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and hope that can emerge from challenging situations.
The episode also dives into the importance of support and community. Lisa and Ellie talk about the helpline provided by the Bottle Ground Project, which offers a lifeline to those grappling with alcoholism. They stress the need to open up and share feelings rather than keeping them bottled up. Loyalty is another theme explored in this episode. The hosts discuss their own experiences of staying loyal to their alcoholic loved ones, even when it felt undeserved.
They also touch on how pain and anxiety can fuel creativity, drawing examples from artists who have turned their struggles into masterpieces. This episode isn't just about the struggles; it’s about finding hope and building a supportive community. Whether you’re dealing with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.