E58 The Quiet Decision That Changed My Life: 10 Years Alcohol-Free

Ten Years Alcohol-Free: What Nobody Tells You About Recovery, Marriage, and Moving Addictions AroundKelli marks ten years alcohol-free with an unusually quiet recovery story — no rock bottom, no AA in the early years, just a knowing that arrived after Memorial Day weekend 2016. She opens up about the food addiction she didn’t expect to face four years into sobriety, what it’s actually like to be the non-drinker in a family that drinks, and the conversation with her husband that’s reshaping their 28-year marriage.Sensitive-topic note: this episode discusses personal experiences with alcohol and food addiction. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use or disordered eating, support is available — SAMHSA’s National Helpline (1-800-662-4357).