Think you are too old to get sober? (Recovery Story)

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"Other people, like my husband, can have a martini and a couple of beers, and he's done. For me, there was never enough." - Cathy

Many of us have a similar story. What started out as social drinking escalates far outside of our expectations and lands us in significant life and health challenges.

This was the situation for today's guest, Cathy, who got sober at the age of 76. It was a commitment that required showing up and taking herself seriously - something that was the opposite of the destructive patterns of alcohol consumption. The decision to quit drinking didn't come easy, but the changes she made were life-altering. There's a mental clarity, physical wellness, and emotional stability that she was able to access through sobriety that would not otherwise be possible.

Cathy's story isn't solely about the struggle; it's about the life-changing effects of choosing sobriety and its positive ripple across various aspects of life.

Chapters:

00:00 - Cathy’s Decision to Quit Drinking
04:48 - Realization of Alcohol Problem
07:11 - Challenges After Retirement
11:20 - Realization and Acceptance
14:27 - Support and Progress
15:41 - Navigating Social Events
19:09 - Reflection on Aging
22:01 - Impact on Family
23:45 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
24:04 - Alcohol's impact on perception
25:18 - Realizing the need for change
26:31 - Commitment to sobriety
29:05 - Embracing a new future
32:31 - The transformation of sobriety
34:38 - The gift of sobriety

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