Doing the Work: Quitting Drinking Is Only the Beginning

Why do you drink? Why do you have this problem? What are the underlying issues?? You've probably asked yourself these questions a million times in your journey to live alcohol-free. When you decide to quit drinking, you might have a sense of hope, relief, and optimism. You can see your new life free from alcohol, where you can finally be your true self and get your life in order. But, the reality is that quitting drinking is not a magic pill that instantly solves all your problems. It’s easy to track all of our problems back to alcohol, and to believe if you remove the alcohol, you remove the problems, but that’s not the truth. Sobriety is quitting drinking, recovery is healing. To truly transform your life and maintain sobriety, you need to do the work. And that’s what we’re going to talk about today -  we’ll explore why quitting drinking is only the first step, what the underlying issues are, and how you can continue your journey to a healthier, happier, alcohol-free life. So, buckle up and let’s dive in.   Links mentioned in this episode:  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Book A Call With Angela: addictionunlimited.com/call Related Episodes: Why You’re Sober But Still Have the Same Problems Getting Sober vs. Being in Recovery   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — to keep moving forward to the recovery lifestyle they want.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!