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I Was Drinking at 7 A.M. and Hating My Life | Gary's Sobriety Story

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He had a loving family, a private school education, great friends, and every opportunity in front of him. Yet by age 33, Gary was drinking in 7 a.m. bars in Spain, waking up in hostels with no money, and wondering how his life had fallen apart.In this episode of Sober Motivation, Gary Mairs shares how alcohol slowly took over despite what many would consider the perfect childhood. From teenage binge drinking in England to years of anxiety, financial chaos, broken relationships, and undiagnosed ADHD, Gary opens up about the reality of alcohol addiction and the moment he finally decided enough was enough.In this episode:• Growing up in England and early binge drinking culture • When alcohol started feeling different • Living with undiagnosed ADHD • Alcohol addiction and self-medication • University drinking and drug use • Financial struggles caused by alcohol • Moving to Spain and taking the problem with him • Drinking at 7 a.m. bars • The emotional rock bottom that changed everything • Finding recovery through AA and daily habits • Rebuilding confidence, purpose, and self-respect • Why sobriety became the foundation for everything elseIf you’re struggling with alcohol, questioning your relationship with drinking, or searching for hope in recovery, this conversation is a powerful reminder that change is possible.Download the Sober Motivation App: www.sobermotivation.comGary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobernsound/Sober Motivation Mobile App: https://apps.apple.com/app/sober-motivation-app/id6759266291Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.comSupport the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivationContact me anytime: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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