I was a Functional Alcoholic

In the years of '86 and '87, it was a tumultuous time. I was blessed to go to 4 different countries and get my first teaching job, but I heavily struggled with drugs and alcohol. At the same time, I was in a relationship with a man twice my age and my friends were pulling away from me. In this episode, I explore being a functional alcoholic and the struggles I endured because of it.    Key Takeaways:    [4:21] Drinking and drugs, friends leaving me behind, and moving back home  [5:32] Working at a bar and drinking on my shift  [10:27] Moving in with Alyssa and working for a running magazine  [14:59] Continuing to make bad choices and my drinking and drug use getting worse [16:52] Being bad at managing money and working just to pay the bills  [22:02] Applying and receiving a teaching position to get my life back on track  [23:07] Going to Switzerland and beginning a relationship with a man twice my age  [25:01] Not being a great teacher at a job that wasn't right for me [26:56] Getting an assistant coaching job and getting into a car accident [29:22] Moving in with Bob and having an abusive relationship [31:39] Traveling, being a functioning alcoholic, and being successful [32:47] The trip from hell: Hawaii  [36:01] Starting to understand what was going on in my life  [37:40] Transitions are difficult  Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   YouTube   The Molly B Foundation