Chris W
Chris W
SOBER TALK SA - Corie
SOBER TALK SA - Corie
SOBER TALK SA - Corie
Tuesday 21st October 2025
Join Corie as she shares her journey from alcohol dependency to recovery, highlighting the importance of community and self-awareness.
22 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Supportive
Raw
About this podcast
Author:
Chris W
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
123 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Corie's Journey: From Chaos to Clarity
Episode Overview
- Family influences can shape early drinking habits.
- Social environments often pressure individuals into drinking.
- Recognising dependency is crucial for seeking help.
- AA provides a supportive community for recovery.
- Spiritual growth can be integral to maintaining sobriety.
"I didn't trust that I would actually get through it. But I share my strength and my hope."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Meet Corie, whose story takes you through the rollercoaster of alcohol dependency and the eventual triumph of recovery. Raised in a household where alcohol was a rarity, Corie's early encounters with drinking were more about the sweet allure of lemonade than the beer it accompanied. Yet, family gatherings painted a different picture, one where vodka flowed freely but never resulted in chaos.
As she ventured into adulthood, the social scene drew her into a world of colourful cocktails and late-night escapades. Despite being able to pause her drinking for important life events, the allure of alcohol as a coping mechanism became undeniable. Corie's journey isn't just about the struggles but also about finding hope and support through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Her initial attempts at sobriety were rocky, marked by a lack of understanding of AA's spiritual program.
It wasn't until she hit rock bottom that she truly embraced the fellowship and found solace in the structure it provided. Corie's tale is a testament to the power of community and self-awareness in overcoming addiction. As she shares her experiences, she offers a glimpse into the highs and lows of recovery, highlighting the importance of staying connected to a support network.
Corie's story is raw, honest, and ultimately uplifting, reminding us that recovery is possible with perseverance and the right support. So, how do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Perhaps Corie's experience holds some answers.