18 | Is alcohol your best friend when you’re feeling lonely? Learn about authenticity & transparency as a means to break free from lonliness

Today, I share more about my story - what it was like, what happened, and what it’s like now. I was so lonely. I was depressed, anxious, suicidal. In recovery, I started to learn what grace was. I saw other people being authentic, being real, being raw. Because of someone else's authenticity inviting me into a relationship and connection with them. I learned how to be authentic. Those relationships, that authenticity, that transparency from so many people who came before me has helped me to learn the importance of authenticity, the importance of transparency. The importance of being real and being okay with the fact that I'm not perfect, that I am powerless. Desperation and admitting my powerlessness has been the most beautiful gift I've ever received in my life.    -I’m not a representative of any particular 12 step program -Authenticity invites connection -Authenticity & Transparency aren’t the same as airing out all your dirty laundry   **It’s time for that desperately sought after solo Target run.. Grab your keys and let’s go for a drive... There’s no judgment (or breathalyzer) at this Sobriety Checkpoint.** . . . . . . Linktree -  linktr.ee/sobrietycheckpoint.co Facebook Community - bit.ly/sobrietycheckpointcommunity Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/sobrietycheckpoint Email - [email protected] Become an insider -  insider.sobrietycheckpoint.co Instagram -  @sobrietycheckpoint.co Support the show! - buymeacoffee.com/sobrietycheckpoint . . Music for Sobriety Checkpoint created by my cousin: Jake Meyer - Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. . . ****The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Felicia Hermle and her guests and do not reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or are a part of.**** . . ****The information contained in this podcast is general information for educational purposes only, it is not, nor is it intended to be, therapy or psychological advice. Please consult your physician or mental health provider regarding advice or support for your health and wellbeing. If you are in crisis, please call your local 24-hour hotline or 911.**** . .  ALCOHOL-FREE LIFESTYLE, ADDICTION RECOVERY, MENTAL HEALTH, EMOTIONAL SOBRIETY, SOBER LIFE, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION