Alcohol Use Disorder - Tom's Sober Story

For Tom, childhood was filled with positive memories—nothing that hinted he’d ever struggle with alcohol. After college, he stepped into his career, a world where late nights out were normal, and alcohol made social connections feel easier. At first, everything seemed under control.But when the pandemic hit, and isolation became a daily reality, drinking slowly picked up speed. Tom didn’t have what many would call a “rock bottom,” but internally, he felt the truth: something had to change.This is Tom’s journey of honesty, self-awareness, and choosing a different path. Check out the Just Between Us Podcast:https://app.helloaudio.fm/feed/07bfba32-e173-41c6-973e-ceee488187c7/signup 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:20 Tom's Childhood and Upbringing01:43 College Life and Fraternity Influence04:09 Post-College Career and Move to Boston12:12 Pandemic Impact and Realization16:42 The Struggle with Alcohol23:06 The Hidden Truth About Alcohol's Impact on Society23:55 The Dopamine Connection: Alcohol and Gambling24:57 Personal Reflections: Evaluating Life Choices26:05 The Decade Mark: Recognizing the Need for Change26:50 The Internal Struggle: Awareness and Denial27:41 The Turning Point: Family and Sobriety31:20 Navigating Sobriety: Slips and Progress36:20 Therapy and Support: Tools for Sobriety40:58 The Journey Continues: Embracing Change44:45 Final Thoughts: Encouragement and SupporSober Motivation Mobile App: https://apps.apple.com/app/sober-motivation-app/id6759266291Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.comSupport the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivationContact me anytime: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.