WAYS Episode 19 - Kensley's StoryWAYS Episode 19 - Kensley's Story
Why Are You Sober?
Kensley shares her journey from heavy drinking to sobriety, highlighting the challenges she faced in the food and beverage industry and the support she found through therapy and sober groups.
45:38•30 Jan 2025
Kensley's Journey: Love, Sobriety, and Resilience
Episode Overview
- Kensley shares her journey from heavy drinking to sobriety.
- A DUI became a pivotal moment in her decision to quit alcohol.
- She discusses the challenges of working in the food and beverage industry.
- Kensley talks about dealing with family prejudices and emotional struggles.
- She found support through therapy and groups like Ben's Friends.
“I didn't think I was miserable at the time. But now, hindsight's 20-20.”
In this episode of 'Why Are You Sober?', Sam Kohler sits down with Kensley from South Carolina to hear her compelling journey to sobriety. Kensley shares how she and her husband, both entrenched in the heavy-drinking culture of the food and beverage industry, decided to quit alcohol for the sake of their relationship and mental health. Kensley candidly recounts her initial resistance to sobriety, her struggles with substance abuse, and how a DUI became a turning point in her life.
She also talks about the challenges of growing up in a conservative family, dealing with racial prejudices, and the emotional turmoil that fueled her drinking habits. Despite these obstacles, Kensley found strength in her relationship and a supportive community through therapy and groups like Ben's Friends, a sober group for food and beverage industry professionals. Kensley's story is a testament to the power of love, determination, and finding the right support system.
If you're looking for an inspiring tale of resilience and recovery, this episode is a must-listen.
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