EP 18. Kate's Husband Phillip is Back - Sharing His Sobriety Story

My husband Phillip is back, and this time he is sharing his story about getting sober. From his career in the military, to binge drinking, blackouts, and rock-bottom moments—this is his story, 4 years after I decided to quit drinking.In this episode Phillip shares:The night he wrecked his car—and how it saved his lifeThe emotional toll of transitioning out of the militaryBinge drinking, masculinity, and cultural expectations around alcoholHow relationships can grow together even when recovery looks differentThe stigma (and silence) around sobriety in certain families and communities and the work he gets to do nowConnect with Phillip:https://www.instagram.com/a13photography/SMART Recovery Meeting Finderhttps://smartrecovery.org/meetingMentioned in this episode:Rewired Sober Group Coaching Programhttps://kate-vitela.mykajabi.com/rewired-sober-coaching-program

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