David Wilson
David Wilson
Laura Dockrill
Laura Dockrill
Laura Dockrill
Wednesday 5th July 2023
Join Sober Dave as he talks with writer Laura Dockrill about her recovery from postpartum psychosis and her journey to sobriety.
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54 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Laura Dockrill shares her experience with postpartum psychosis.
- The role of writing in Laura's recovery journey.
- Laura's decision to remove alcohol from her life.
- The importance of support systems in overcoming mental illness.
- Laura's upcoming book and projects.
I didn't know how to ask for help. I didn't have the language to describe. I didn't know what a delusion was or true paranoia was.
In this compelling episode of 'One For The Road,' host Sober Dave welcomes award-winning writer Laura Dockrill to discuss her transformative journey from severe postpartum psychosis to sobriety. Laura, hailing from Brixton, South London, opens up about the challenges she faced after the birth of her son, which led her to a psychiatric ward.
During this difficult period, she realized the impact of alcohol on her life and chose to embark on a path to sobriety, celebrating nearly three years free from alcohol. Laura's story is one of resilience and hope. She reflects on her chaotic upbringing where alcohol was normalized and shares how this environment shaped her early relationship with alcohol.
However, it was her experience with postpartum psychosis that served as a turning point, compelling her to reevaluate her life choices and seek recovery. Her journey to healing involved acknowledging the stigma around mental health and medication, and learning to ask for help. Writing played a crucial role in Laura's recovery. She describes it as a form of conversation and a tool for self-expression, which she now uses to help young people navigate their own mental health challenges.
Laura's new writing guide, 'You Are A Story,' aims to encourage young people to put pen to paper, offering them a chance to articulate their experiences and emotions. Throughout the episode, Laura emphasizes the importance of support systems and the incredible role partners play during mental illness. She candidly discusses the need for better mental health education, particularly for young people who have faced significant challenges in recent years.
Laura's upcoming book for adults, 'I Love You, I Love You, I Love You,' set to publish in 2024, promises to be another testament to her creative genius and personal growth. As the episode concludes, Sober Dave reminds listeners to vote for the podcast at the British Podcast Awards and thanks Laura for her transparency and insights. Listeners are encouraged to follow Laura's inspiring journey and explore her literary works, which are available through links in the show notes.