Episode 22: Laura House

Episode 22: Laura House

The Drunkalogues

Laura House is a comedian from Grand Prairie, TX who moved to Los Angeles in the 90s to develop and star in the MTV cult hit AUSTIN STORIES and has since written on many well-known TV shows including the Emmy Award winners SAMANTHA WHO and MOM. She...

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1:19:3112 Jul 2019

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Laura House: From Texas Roots to Sobriety and Second Chances

When I'm present, I feel infinite and like the happiness feels infinite and the my life feels infinite.

Laura House, a comedian hailing from Grand Prairie, Texas, shares her riveting story of addiction, recovery, and rediscovery on this episode of The Drunkalogues. Raised by adoptive parents in a stable, middle-class home, Laura always felt a pull towards adventure and belonging. This desire led her to study abroad in Norway, where she began drinking heavily in an attempt to fit in and reinvent herself.

Upon returning to the United States, Laura pursued a career in writing and comedy, making her mark on popular TV shows like SAMANTHA WHO and MOM. Despite her professional success, her personal life was marred by addiction. It wasn't until she hit rock bottom that she sought help and embarked on her journey to sobriety. Now, with over 11 years of sobriety under her belt, Laura opens up about the transformative power of being present and serving others.

One of the most touching aspects of her journey is her reconnection with her birth mother and discovering an entire second family. Through sobriety, Laura has found infinite happiness and gratitude, embracing the importance of living in the moment. Her story is a testament to the strength and resilience required to overcome addiction and rebuild one's life. Tune in to hear Laura's candid and inspiring journey on The Drunkalogues.

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