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Sober Awkward
<p>Today Vic and Lucy discuss their very similar personality traits which they believe may have led them to be such heavy drinkers. They share what those characteristics were (things like shyness, low self-esteem and anxiety); why they felt the need to drown them out with booze; the mess they created by doing this; and how they have accepted and adapted these traits in their sobriety.</p><p>As everybody that sits on this vast alcohol spectrum knows, alcoholism does not discriminate and absolutely anyone can be affected. This chat is about Vic and Lucy's own personal journeys and their uncannily similar experiences. They hope that by sharing them, it might help you identify why you reach for a drink and hopefully get you to consider other ways to be YOU without the booze.</p><p>Show notes Episode 5</p><p>Blog Post - A Self-Aware Sobriety</p><p>https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/a-self-aware-sobriety</p><p>Lucy Good - <a href="https://beanstalkmums.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://beanstalkmums.com.au</a></p><p>@beanstalksinglemums</p><p>Victoria Vanstone – <a href="http://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drunkmummysobermummy.com</a></p><p>@soberawkward</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
1:14:57•1 Jun 2021
Vic and Lucy's Sobriety Tale: From Booze to Self-Acceptance
“In our experience, it does get easier the longer you are sober, because sobriety brings truth to the world.”
Have you ever wondered if certain personality traits make you more prone to heavy drinking? Vic and Lucy dive into this very topic, revealing their own uncanny similarities that led them down the path of excessive alcohol use. Shyness, low self-esteem, and anxiety were just a few of the traits they tried to drown out with booze, creating a mess along the way.
In this episode of 'Sober Awkward', they share their candid stories about how these traits influenced their drinking habits and how they've learned to accept and adapt them in sobriety. They hope that by sharing their journeys, you might recognize some of your own triggers and consider healthier ways to be yourself without alcohol. Vic and Lucy's chat is not just about their personal experiences; it's a relatable conversation for anyone on the vast spectrum of alcohol use.
They sprinkle humor throughout, making the serious subject matter more approachable. Whether you're looking to quit drinking, cut back, or just understand your relationship with alcohol better, this episode offers valuable insights and resources for self-help and personal growth. Tune in for a mix of honesty, laughter, and hope as Vic and Lucy navigate their way through sobriety, proving that it does get easier with time.
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