Sober Siblings ft. Kristen

Sober Siblings ft. Kristen

gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast

Steve and Kristen share their sibling journey through addiction and recovery, highlighting the role of support systems and sober friendships.

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31:554 Nov 2021

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Sober Siblings: Steve and Kristen's Journey Through Addiction and Recovery

I feel like if you are working through stuff, if you're processing trauma, processing pain like alcohol and any kind of drug fucks with that, like the pain that you feel, the emotional pain.

Ever wondered how sibling bonds can shape the path to sobriety? In this episode of 'gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast', host Steve Martin-Bennet is joined by his sober sibling Kristen for an open-hearted chat about their shared journey through addiction and recovery. Kristen talks about using alcohol to cope with anxiety and the challenges it created in forming genuine connections.

The siblings reflect on the early days of counting sober days together and the strategies that have kept them on track. They delve into the transformative power of meetings and working through the steps, highlighting how these tools helped them break destructive patterns and foster personal growth. The conversation also touches on the joy of building sober friendships and dismantling common misconceptions about sobriety meetings.

As they wrap up, Steve and Kristen discuss the profound impact sobriety has had on their lives, revealing how it allowed them to confront emotional pain masked by alcohol and drugs. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the importance of support systems and the resilience found in sobriety, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating addiction within the LGBT+ community.

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