Allyson - Drunk at 13, Avoider, Saying Goodbye to Yourself
“My doctor asked me if I had anything else I wanted to talk about before I left and I said yeah ‘Am i an alcoholic?’” Allyson, a guide, healer and coach, still found herself like many of us having the realization that drinking may not serve her but not committing to the change for years. With a complicated family story deserving of a white board sketch, Allyson started drinking in her early teens but gave it up shortly after when she saw the destruction it caused. Her drinking would ebb and flow but she slowly saw it increase to the point where one two many glasses of wine led her sobbing on the floor and finding her way to sobriety, recently celebrating one year on October 22nd. Allyson shares about how when she was presented with the idea that she was dependent on alcohol it was enough to make a switch because as an independent, driven woman she didn't want to be dependent on anything. She shares about the labels of a drinker and that she doesn't see herself as an alcoholic or dependent but rather an avoider who used alcohol to avoid the pain she was in. We talk about how unfamiliar truly feeling your feelings can feel when we’ve been damping them down for years with alcohol. And how mind blown she has been at the change in friendships once she became a non-drinker and that other’s responses are rarely about you but their own stuff. It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking freedom from alcohol to find this podcast. Curious if you have a drinking problem? Head over to www.soberishuprising.com for the five questions to ask yourself. About Allyson Allyson Roberts is a game changing, success strategist who uses cognitive behavioral skills to boost the performance of business leaders. She is an international best selling author and keynote speaker including the TEDx stage. Allyson is known for her unique blend of humor, her connection with the audience and her love for helping people transform instantly on her stage. She’s appeared on ABC, NBC, FOX News and has been featured on many podcasts and media. Allyson was homeless, pregnant and living in her car after surviving horrific child abuse. Today she is a leader of change and a living example of how we can be the bold boss of our brains and change everything. www.allysonroberts.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message