Lacie Baker
Lacie Baker
Muddled Memories
Muddled Memories
Muddled Memories
Tuesday 29th September 2020
Lacie Baker opens up about the impact of her mother's alcoholism on her life, from feelings of guilt to managing family events.
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Lacie Baker
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
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Get the buttons here!Muddled Memories: Lacie's Journey Through Her Mother's Alcoholism
These problems I can remember off the top of my head because it's happened within About The Past Three Or Four Years, and a lot of them has to do with one of the biggest monumental times of a person's life, especially of a woman's life, and that is their wedding.
Imagine planning your wedding while navigating the emotional minefield of a parent's addiction. That's the reality Lacie Baker shares in this episode of 'My Mom, the Alcoholic'. Lacie opens up about the deep impact her mother's alcoholism had on her life, from the embarrassment she felt when she first started drinking to the challenges of managing family dynamics during major life events.
She recounts how her mother's drinking habits cast a shadow over outings and celebrations, making joyful moments fraught with tension and anxiety. Through raw and honest storytelling, Lacie reveals the guilt and shame she carried, and how these feelings shaped her own relationship with alcohol. She also touches on the importance of support systems, sharing how a friend's perspective helped her see that her mother needed help, not just condemnation.
This episode isn't just about recounting painful memories; it's about finding ways to cope and seek support. Whether you're dealing with similar struggles or looking to understand the complexities of addiction within a family, Lacie's story offers a heartfelt glimpse into the emotional toll of living with an alcoholic parent. It's a must-listen for anyone seeking empathy and insight into the challenges of addiction and recovery.