David Wilson
David Wilson
Susannah Toynbee-Clifton
Susannah Toynbee-Clifton
Susannah Toynbee-Clifton
Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Join Susannah Toynbee-Clifton as she shares her inspiring journey from trauma and alcoholism to sobriety, offering hope and advice for others seeking change.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Susannah Toynbee-Clifton shares her experience with PTSD.
- Discusses the impact of trauma on her alcohol use.
- Highlights the importance of community and AA meetings.
- Offers advice on self-help and seeking support.
- Emphasizes personal responsibility in recovery.
No one's going to come and save you, unfortunately. You have to do something to help yourself.
In this heartfelt episode of 'One For The Road,' host Sober Dave welcomes Susannah Toynbee-Clifton, a remarkable individual who has transformed her life by overcoming significant personal challenges. Susannah, known as @suzesober, lives in Hampshire with her husband and three young boys. She shares her powerful journey from being diagnosed with Complex PTSD in 2021 to achieving sobriety.
Susannah recounts the traumatic events that led to her diagnosis, including the loss of her mother in her early twenties and her harrowing experience during the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. These events deeply affected her mental health and contributed to her increased alcohol consumption in her early thirties. She candidly discusses how alcohol compounded her anxiety and mental health issues, preventing her from processing grief and trauma.
Despite facing these challenges, Susannah found strength in community support, particularly through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). She emphasizes that while opinions on AA vary, it was instrumental in her recovery, providing the support she needed to become sober. Susannah advocates for those struggling with alcohol use to explore various resources and communities, whether through AA, sober groups, or coaching. Throughout the episode, Susannah shares valuable insights on the importance of self-help and personal responsibility in recovery.
She encourages listeners to seek help, connect with others, and take proactive steps toward healing. Her story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and serves as an inspiration to anyone seeking to change their relationship with alcohol. As the episode concludes, Sober Dave expresses gratitude for Susannah's invaluable contribution and invites listeners to subscribe for more inspiring stories.
He also offers support for Dry January and encourages engagement with the sober community through his book and social media channels.