In this episode of Chatty-AF, Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Vicky Chadwick, a widow who turned to alcohol to cope with the devastating loss of her husband to COVID-19. Vicky shares how she navigated the dark depths of grief and addiction, and how she made the life-changing decision to become sober. Together, they explore the role of alcohol as a crutch, the process of healing without it, and the impact on relationships.
Key Highlights:
- How grief and addiction intertwined after losing a loved one
- Vicky’s personal journey to sobriety and how it changed her life
- The struggles and victories of facing life without alcohol
- The social challenges of staying sober in an alcohol-centric culture
Why You Should Listen:
This episode offers a raw and relatable discussion for anyone dealing with loss, addiction, or supporting someone through these challenges. Vicky’s candid story highlights the complexities of grief and the difficult path to sobriety.
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06/07/24 • 50 min
Chatty AF - S1 - EP4 - Sobriety and Grief: A Journey with Vicky Chadwick
Transcript
Hello and welcome back to Rosie FM. You're here with me. That's your host, Rosie Gill-Moss. And today's topic, we're going to be talking about sobriety and the challenges of beating the demon drink when you are, when you're widowed, when you're processing some really big emotions and also kind of the life that it gives you afterwards. So my guest today is Vicky Chadwick from Barnsley. You might recognize the accent because that's where John
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