Jane Left Her Unhappy Marriage After Sobriety
Soberly Speaking5 Maalis 2025

Jane Left Her Unhappy Marriage After Sobriety

Jane had the picture-perfect life—married, two kids, a white picket fence, and a home in a nice suburb. But behind closed doors, she was stuck in an unhappy marriage and secretly drowning in alcohol addiction, blacking out every night after finishing breastfeeding her youngest. Despite seeking help through therapy and AA, the cravings were relentless. It took a family intervention, a breaking point, and the right doctor to finally push her toward sobriety.

Just four weeks of not drinking and with newfound clarity, she found the courage to walk away from her old life.

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses substance abuse and miscarriage. Please listen with care.

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