Khadijah Warren: A teacher shares her recovery story.Khadijah Warren: A teacher shares her recovery story.
Alcohol Tipping Point
Khadijah tells her journey of getting sober and learning to recover out loud. She shares what has helped her most along the way including naming her “whys” and seeking therapy. Khadijah talks about finding a pocket of Instagram with other sober women of color and how helpful it was for her recovery. We learn once again we are not alone in recovery and sharing our stories helps us grow stronger. *Trigger warning: rape is discussed in this episode Find Khadijah Warren at: Instagram: @blacksoberteacher Find Alcohol Tipping Point: You can email me at deb@alcoholtippingpoint.com or visit www.alcoholtippingpoint.com Get your free 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking download here: alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Need help taking a break from drinking? Sign up for my 30 Day Solo Alcoholiday. 30 Days for $30 Sign up here: alcoholtippingpoint.com/30daybreak Sign up now, your day 1 starts tomorrow! What you get: Daily emails over the next 30 days that include: Thoughts, tips and mindset tricks to make the break easier Tools for dealing with common triggers like cravings, stress, anxiety, and socializing Inspirational and life changing content
54:37•28 Apr 2021
Khadijah Warren: Embracing Sobriety and Sharing Her Story
“You know, just recovering out loud is so powerful, and it's just something I've noticed more and more of, because there is so much...similar in my own story just here in Idaho, being a white woman, but just the same thing like where I would hide it and I didn't want anybody to know, and I I still went to my job, just like you, continued to teach.”
Khadijah Warren’s journey to sobriety is a powerful testament to the strength of community and the importance of sharing our stories. In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', Khadijah opens up about her path to recovery, detailing the moments that led her to seek help and the strategies that have kept her on track.
She emphasizes the significance of identifying her personal reasons for quitting alcohol, which she refers to as her 'whys', and how seeking therapy played a crucial role in her healing process. Khadijah also highlights the impact of finding a supportive community, particularly a group of sober women of color on Instagram, which provided her with a sense of belonging and understanding that was pivotal to her recovery.
One of the standout themes of this episode is the concept of 'recovering out loud'. Khadijah believes that by sharing her story openly, she can inspire others who are struggling with addiction to take the first step towards sobriety. This episode is not just a recounting of her struggles but also a beacon of hope for anyone looking to change their relationship with alcohol.
With candid discussions about the challenges she faced and the tools that helped her, Khadijah's story is both relatable and motivating. Tune in to hear how one woman’s courage to speak out is helping others find their own path to recovery.
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