The Functional DrinkerThe Functional Drinker
Sober Awkward
Lucy reveals the hidden impact of being a 'functional drinker' and how it affected her parenting and delayed her sobriety.
10:56•30 Aug 2023
The Hidden Costs of Functional Drinking: Lucy's Story
Episode Overview
- Lucy's experience as a functional drinker and parent
- Unveiling the hidden impact of alcohol on relationships
- Discussion on societal excuses for drinking
- Exploration of the facade of 'having it together' while drinking
- Revelation of the dangers of functional drinking
“In a way, that allowed my drinking to continue for so long because I wasn't... It had become part of my mothering.”
Imagine juggling work, family, and a social life while keeping up appearances that everything is fine, even when it’s not. In this episode of 'Sober Awkward', Vic and Hamish chat with Lucy about her experience as a 'functional drinker'. Lucy shares how she managed to keep her job and parent her kids despite being hungover or drunk. She thought if she could still function, there wasn't a problem. But was she really fooling anyone?
Lucy digs deep into how her drinking affected her loved ones and delayed her journey to sobriety. Vic and Hamish help unpack the societal pressures and personal excuses that often keep functional drinkers trapped in their habits. It’s a raw and revealing discussion that highlights the hidden costs of maintaining the facade of 'having it all together'.
If you or someone you know is struggling with similar issues, this episode offers a candid look at the real impact of functional drinking.
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