Nelson H.
Nelson H.
I'm not the emergency any more
I'm not the emergency any more
I'm not the emergency any more
Monday 23rd August 2021
Nelson H. shares how sobriety transformed him from a liability to a reliable crisis manager for his family in 'LOL Sober'.
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Nelson H.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Comedic Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Weathering Storms: How Sobriety Transformed Nelson H.'s Crisis Management
It was my first childbirth where I was sober, and there have been quite a few other storms, thunderstorms, hurricanes, snowstorms, where the past years it's been nice to have me not drunk in case anything went haywire, and that sounds like a really low bar, doesn't it like?
Imagine facing a hurricane without the haze of addiction clouding your judgment. That's exactly what Nelson H., the spirited host of 'LOL Sober', found himself doing. As Hurricane Henri bore down on New England, Nelson spent an hour hustling around his backyard, securing everything in the garage. While grumbling about the storm, he had a moment of clarity: his family now relied on him in emergencies, all thanks to his sobriety.
Over the past 12 years, Nelson has been a rock for his family during crises, from storms to his wife's childbirth and even fainting spells with his kids. This episode of 'LOL Sober' isn't just about prepping for a hurricane; it's about the profound shift that sobriety brings to one's ability to handle life's curveballs. Nelson's journey from being the 'emergency' himself to becoming a dependable source of support is both heartwarming and inspiring.
His story serves as a powerful reminder that sobriety can transform not just the individual but also their role within the family. Tune in for a mix of humor and heartfelt moments as Nelson shares how sobriety has made him better equipped to face emergencies and be there for his loved ones.