Lacie Baker
Lacie Baker
First Wave of Confidence
First Wave of Confidence
First Wave of Confidence
Thursday 1st October 2020
Lacie Baker shares her experience of confronting her mom's alcoholism and setting boundaries during wedding planning in 'My Mom, the Alcoholic'.
19 minutes
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Empowering
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About this podcast
Author:
Lacie Baker
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episodes:
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Get the buttons here!Standing Tall: Confronting an Alcoholic Parent and Reclaiming Control
Your problem is a big problem in your own mind...those feelings are very toxic, like thinking that I should downplay my own feelings on how I feel about my mom being an alcoholic and how I was treated whenever I was growing up.
Imagine planning your wedding while grappling with the emotional rollercoaster of a parent's alcoholism. In this gripping episode of 'My Mom, the Alcoholic', Lacie Baker shares her journey of standing up to her mother’s alcohol addiction for the first time. It's a raw and honest look at how her mom's drinking problem came to light and the courage it took for Lacie to confront her.
The episode dives deep into the emotional turmoil of growing up with an alcoholic parent, particularly during significant life events like wedding preparations. Lacie’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of setting boundaries and acknowledging one's own feelings, even when they seem overshadowed by someone else's struggles.
A standout moment in the episode is when Lacie reflects, 'Your problem is a big problem in your own mind...those feelings are very toxic, like thinking that I should downplay my own feelings on how I feel about my mom being an alcoholic and how I was treated whenever I was growing up'. This highlights the necessity of validating personal emotions and not minimizing them.
Whether you're dealing with similar issues or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and a beacon of hope.