Episode 629 Why I Didn’t Drink When Life Fell Apart (Easter Gave Me Hope) | Elizabeth ChanceEpisode 629 Why I Didn’t Drink When Life Fell Apart (Easter Gave Me Hope) | Elizabeth Chance
Busy Living Sober with Host Elizabeth Chance
Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance shares how betrayal, deep emotional pain and Easter reflections tested her sobriety but did not break it. She talks about cravings, faith, boundaries, self-care and the courage it takes to ask for help and stay sober through hard times.
17:49•7 Apr 2026
Why Elizabeth Chance Stayed Sober When Life Fell Apart
Episode Overview
- Cravings and urges can still appear after many years sober, but meetings, writing and connection help carry you through the spike.
- Alcohol only masks pain temporarily; the hurt remains, so staying sober gives a real chance for growth and healing.
- Faith and spiritual practices, such as reflecting on Easter, can offer comfort, perspective and a sense that miracles are possible.
- It is healthy to set boundaries, even with family, and to stop accepting poor treatment just because of past shame or guilt.
- Asking for help is an act of strength, and remembering you are not alone can lighten feelings of isolation and overwhelm.
“Miracles can happen. They just can.”
How do people find hope in the darkest times? Episode 629 of *Busy Living Sober* follows host Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance as she talks through a brutally honest season of heartbreak, betrayal and staying sober when everything in life feels like it’s falling apart. Speaking directly to anyone who’s ever wanted to drink their pain away, she admits, "Did I think of drinking? Yes.
Numerous times." She describes feeling physically triggered by cooking with wine and how she threw it out and jumped onto an online meeting instead. For anyone clinging to sobriety by their fingernails, hearing someone with nearly 20 years alcohol-free say that the urge still shows up might feel strangely reassuring. Easter becomes a backbone for the whole conversation.
Sitting in church, reflecting on Jesus being let down by his closest friends, Elizabeth connects that story to her own sense of being deeply hurt by people she trusted. Yet she also shares an equally powerful line: "Miracles can happen. They just can." That belief, rooted in faith, keeps her from picking up a drink and pushes her towards growth instead of escape.
You’ll hear her talk about using meetings, writing, prayer and gratitude as lifelines, plus the bold decision to head to Europe alone for some serious self-care, reflection and a reset. She’s clear that she won’t accept being treated badly anymore, even by family, and reminds anyone listening that asking for help is courage, not weakness.
This episode is especially relatable for people in long-term recovery, those wrestling with family pain, or anyone feeling stuck in a long-running pity party and desperate for a fresh start. It’s raw, honest and faith-filled, with a simple reminder running underneath it all: you are not alone, and this pain won’t last for ever. What small act of courage could you take today to protect your sobriety and your peace?
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