To say this has been the toughest podcast to do is an understatement!

This week I am celebrating 5 years without alcohol. 

I am so proud of myself for reaching this milestone.  When I first stopped drinking, it was day by day, then week by week. The first month, alcohol was constantly on my mind.

I still struggle with so much around alcohol, the least of all being alcohol.

I struggle with shame. The shame of not being strong enough to moderate, shame around my actions as a result of drinking, shame that I wasn’t enough without alcohol.

I asked my beautiful friend Abby Coleman to interview me.  She has known me as a drinker, and as someone who no longer drinks. She has never judged me, just been an amazing support person to me. For that I am so grateful.

I am honest and raw during this interview. I cried before, during and after this chat. It was tough to do, but, shame grows in silence and secrecy and as I’m currently working on this area of my life I wanted to be transparent. Maybe, my story might help someone. I truly hope it does.

Bek xx

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