Talking with Your Kids about Drinking: My daughter is on the showTalking with Your Kids about Drinking: My daughter is on the show
Alcohol Tipping Point
My 12-year-old daughter, Alice, joins the show to bravely share her experience with a drunk mom, trying to quit mom and now a proud sober mom. She shares how it was for her to watch me struggle to change my drinking, what she thinks of teen drinking, and the difference between drunk mom and sober mom. Alice has wise advice for the kids of drinking parents and the parents who struggle with drinking. I’m proud of Alice for freely speaking her truth and sharing her story. Find Alcohol Tipping Point: You can email me at deb@alcoholtippingpoint.com or visit www.alcoholtippingpoint.com Get your free 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking download here: alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Need help taking a break from drinking? Sign up for my 30 Day Solo Alcoholiday. 30 Days for $30 Sign up here: alcoholtippingpoint.com/30daybreak Sign up now, your day 1 starts tomorrow! What you get: Daily emails over the next 30 days that include: Thoughts, tips and mindset tricks to make the break easier Tools for dealing with common triggers like cravings, stress, anxiety, and socializing Inspirational and life changing content Guide and workbook with daily journal, worksheets, and resources Accountability for taking a month off drinking All the benefits of not drinking: less anxiety, weight loss, money saved, better sleep, focus, improved relations
24:55•15 Jun 2022
Alice's Journey: Growing Up with a Drinking Parent
“I just didn't like how much it was affecting you and stressing you out that that was not fair to you at all, that you were taking on so much.”
Ever wondered what it's like for a child to watch their parent struggle with alcohol? In this heartfelt episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', host Deb Mazenor brings on a very special guest—her 12-year-old daughter, Alice. Alice opens up about her experiences living with a mom who battled drinking and how it shaped her life.
From the confusion and pain of having a 'drunk mom' to the relief and joy of seeing her mom embrace sobriety, Alice shares it all with a maturity beyond her years. Alice doesn't just recount her story; she offers sage advice for other kids who find themselves in similar situations. She talks about the importance of honesty, the need for support, and how crucial it is for parents to communicate openly with their children about alcohol.
Her insights are both touching and enlightening, providing a unique perspective that is rarely heard. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the choppy waters of addiction, whether you're a parent trying to quit or a child trying to understand. Alice's brave words serve as a beacon of hope, showing that even in the darkest times, change is possible.
Tune in to hear how one family's journey through alcoholism has led them to a place of honesty, support, and renewed life.
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