Kori Leigh | From Alcoholism, Anxiety & Childhood Trauma to 12-Step Sobriety & Faith

This powerful addiction recovery story features Kori Leigh, who opens up about childhood loss, alcohol addiction, abusive relationships, and self-harm. She shares how 12-step recovery, therapy, and spiritual growth led her to sobriety, purpose, and peace after years of chaos.Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.comConnect with Kori: https://www.korileigh.com/, https://www.instagram.com/korileigh, https://open.spotify.com/show/6HeZtt4fp198P8J1hTgcM8Key talking points:1. Kori Leigh lost her father at age six, sparking deep trauma and mistrust in God.2. She struggled with rage, anxiety, eating disorders, and self-hatred throughout her youth.3. Her substance use began with alcohol in her teens, followed by Ritalin, weed, and heavy drinking.4. She lived a double life—running marathons and building a career while blackout drinking weekly.5. An abusive three-year relationship escalated her alcohol and cocaine use.6. Shame and denial masked the severity of her alcoholism, even as she lost cars and memory to blackouts.7. Rock bottom came during a blackout Christmas, when she accused her husband of rape while drunk.8. She entered 12-step recovery in December 2016, beginning her sobriety journey.9. Early sobriety was brutal, as her husband left and old grief resurfaced, but she stayed sober.10. Today she has 8+ years of sobriety, is a mentor, podcast host, and lives with peace, faith, and purpose.00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdote00:23 Welcome to Recovery Cast00:35 Meet Cory Lee01:23 The Journey to Sobriety02:41 Childhood Trauma and Memories04:01 Losing a Father05:54 Coping with Loss and Rage11:33 Early Substance Use14:42 Eating Disorders and Alcoholism20:31 The Downward Spiral28:18 Rock Bottom and Seeking Help29:09 Struggles with Alcoholism and Mental Health29:36 Marriage and the Return of Darkness30:32 Realization and Attempt to Quit Alcohol31:58 Hitting Rock Bottom34:21 The Turning Point: Deciding to Get Sober35:09 Early Days of Sobriety38:22 The 12 Steps and Finding God43:15 Life After Sobriety45:50 Helping Others and Setting Boundaries47:34 The Journey of Healing and Recovery54:01 Final Thoughts and Encouragement#addiction#addictionrecovery#addictiontreatment