Andrea
Andrea
When Sobriety Isn’t Enough: An ACA Recovery Story of Trauma, Dating & Grief w/ Francisco
When Sobriety Isn’t Enough: An ACA Recovery Story of Trauma, Dating & Grief w/ Francisco
When Sobriety Isn’t Enough: An ACA Recovery Story of Trauma, Dating & Grief w/ Francisco
Wednesday 4th June 2025
Andrea and Francisco explore life after sobriety, tackling trauma, dating, and grief in a raw and relatable conversation.
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67 minutes
Raw
Honest
Compassionate
Supportive
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
Andrea
Overview:
Categories:
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety is just the beginning of the healing process.
- ACA helps confront deeper childhood wounds.
- Emotional numbness can surface post-sobriety.
- Building relationships rooted in wholeness is crucial.
- Healing is a messy but rewarding journey.
"Recovery is like climbing a mountain – you think you've reached the summit, but there's always another peak waiting."
In this episode of Adult Child, Andrea teams up with Francisco to tackle the complex aftermath of sobriety. Francisco shares his journey of getting sober as a teenager and the realisation that the work doesn't end there. The conversation is raw and honest, as Francisco opens up about the emotional struggles that surfaced after he stopped drinking. You’ll hear about his journey through ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics), where he began to face the deeper wounds of his childhood.
Together, Andrea and Francisco explore the challenges of dealing with emotional numbness, grief, and trauma recovery. They discuss what it means to thaw from a state of functional freeze and how to grieve in real time. If you've ever wondered why sobriety alone might not fix everything, this episode offers a candid look at building relationships rooted in wholeness rather than survival.
Andrea's light-hearted approach keeps the discussion engaging, even as they delve into serious topics like dating emotionally unavailable people and the long road to feeling comfortable in one's own skin. The episode serves as a reminder that healing is a messy journey, but one worth embarking on. So, if you're curious about what lies beyond sobriety or seeking reassurance that you're not alone in your struggles, this episode is a must-listen.