9. When Drinking Starts Young: The Path to Sobriety with Michelle

What happens when alcohol stops being fun and starts becoming survival? Michelle shares how early exposure to drinking, motherhood, and the pandemic reshaped her relationship with alcohol and sent her on a path toward wellness.In this episode, Michelle opens up about growing up in a home where drinking was normalized, starting to drink at age 12, and how drinking followed her into adulthood.She reflects on how motherhood, the pandemic, and postpartum isolation intensified her relationship with alcohol, turning drinking from a "reward" to a coping mechanism. She candidly discusses emotional regulation, identity shifts after becoming a mom, and the wake-up calls that led her to seek change.We also dive into the role of therapy, community, mindfulness, and accountability in sobriety, as well as the impact alcohol has on mental health and emotional intelligence.This conversation is an honest look at sobriety, healing, and building a balanced life – especially for women navigating motherhood and personal growth.