EPISODE · Mar 5, 2025 · 29 MIN
Jane Left Her Unhappy Marriage After Sobriety
from Soberly Speaking · host Julia Rangiheuea
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Jane had the picture-perfect life—married, two kids, a white picket fence, and a home in a nice suburb. But behind closed doors, she was stuck in an unhappy marriage and secretly drowning in alcohol addiction, blacking out every night after finishing breastfeeding her youngest. Despite seeking help through therapy and AA, the cravings were relentless. It took a family intervention, a breaking point, and the right doctor to finally push her toward sobriety.Just four weeks of not drinking and with newfound clarity, she found the courage to walk away from her old life.Follow Jane on InstagramLet's Get a Pedi website Ready to share your story? Email [email protected] WARNING: This episode discusses substance abuse and miscarriage. Please listen with care.The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotlineCreator & host- Julia RangiheueaVideo producer- Beaudene PerussichImage & logo- Jasmine RuleIn the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Jane had the picture-perfect life—married, two kids, a white picket fence, and a home in a nice suburb. But behind closed doors, she was stuck in an unhappy marriage and secretly drowning in alcohol addiction, blacking out every night after finishing breastfeeding her youngest. Despite seeking help through therapy and AA, the cravings were relentless. It took a family intervention, a breaking point, and the right doctor to finally push her toward sobriety.Just four weeks of not drinking and with newfound clarity, she found the courage to walk away from her old life.Follow Jane on InstagramLet's Get a Pedi website Ready to share your story? Email [email protected] WARNING: This episode discusses substance abuse and miscarriage. Please listen with care.The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotlineCreator & host- Julia RangiheueaVideo producer- Beaudene PerussichImage & logo- Jasmine RuleIn the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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