Behind Closed Doors - Sober Awkward

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Today Vic and Lucy are trying to understand why drinking can sometimes retreat behind closed doors. Is it because of parenting woes, because of shame or because people feel safer in the confines of their own four walls? What really causes people to hide away and what are the warning signs that your drinking has spiralled out of control?Today they discuss the somewhat-warped mindset that comes with drinking at home and, most importantly, what to do if you’re sinking a bottle of Sav from the perceived safety of your sofa. Join them as they discover the dangers of drinking behind closed doors.Oh, and don't miss Vic's DJ debut blooper featured at the end!Show NotesTV Show is The Virtues! Not the Vigil. Stephen Graham is also not Geordie - He's a Scouser. Apologies!Join the free social network for the sober and sober curious made by awkward for you!!go to www.cuppa.community and find your kind of people. You can create free events, your own sober groups, find sobriety courses and so much more.The kettle has officially boiled people!!! Get on there and start sharing your 'journey'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode was published on May 9, 2022.

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Today Vic and Lucy are trying to understand why drinking can sometimes retreat behind closed doors. Is it because of parenting woes, because of shame or because people feel safer in the confines of their own four walls? What really causes people to...

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