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EPISODE · Jul 4, 2023 · 50 MIN

My Journey to Sobriety

from Pretty Private with Eboné · host The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

In the latest episode of The Professional Homegirl Podcast, Eboné engages in a heartfelt conversation with a remarkable woman who opens up about her personal journey towards sobriety. During their interview, Eboné's guest sheds light on the unique ways in which alcohol affects Black women compared to other demographic groups. Moreover, she eloquently articulates the profound love she held for her parents and the impact they had on her life. During her poignant conversation with Eboné, the guest opens up about the moment she realized that something was amiss with her father, which led her to drinking heavily as a coping mechanism. Later, she discovered that her father had been diagnosed with leukemia, further intensifying the emotional turmoil she was experiencing. With incredible strength and devotion, she became her father's caregiver, standing by his side until his last breath.  She shares the profound impact of grief on both herself and her mother, which ultimately took a toll on her mother's health, resulting in the onset of diabetes. To make matters worse, her mother developed a troubling lesion that progressed into a diabetic ulcer, necessitating surgery. Sadly, the situation took a turn for the worse, and Eboné's guest found herself intimately involved in her mother's end-of-life process, enduring an incredibly challenging and heart-wrenching journey with alcoholism. Prepare to be inspired by the incredible story shared by Eboné's guest on her transformative journey to sobriety. She reveals how therapy, the power of forgiveness towards her parents, and the support of her community played vital roles in shaping the resilient and empowered woman she has become today. Don't miss out on this truly uplifting and motivational episode, only on The Profesional Homegirl Podcast! Connect with Eboné: Instagram & Twitter: @thephgpodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theprofessionalhomegirl Email: [email protected] Shop PHG: https://www.thephgpodcast.com/shop Read Eboné's Love Letters: www.theyalltheone.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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