Sarah Drage - Alcoholism Stole My Father

In this gripping episode of "Coming Clean with Me," host Elliott Wald, an addiction specialist, sits down with Sarah Drage to explore the profound impact of alcoholism on her family. Sarah, a child of an alcoholic parent, shares the deeply personal and emotional journey of her father, Steve, whose life was overtaken by alcohol.Steve, a charismatic Yorkshireman with a quirky sense of humour and a forward-thinking mindset, was a successful property developer before a traumatic event led him down the path of addiction. Despite his jovial exterior and progressive beliefs, Steve's heavy drinking gradually escalated into alcoholism, profoundly affecting his family. Sarah recounts her father's struggle with alcohol, from his early days as a social drinker to the devastating impact of his addiction on their family life.The episode delves into the stigma surrounding alcoholism and the challenges Sarah faced growing up in a household overshadowed by her father's addiction. She candidly discusses the emotional toll it took on her mental health and life choices, including her decision to pursue criminology in hopes of understanding and helping her father.Listeners will be moved by Sarah's account of staging an intervention with her siblings after a particularly distressing family holiday incident. Her father's eventual acknowledgment of his addiction and the subsequent detox process highlight the complexities of battling alcoholism. Through tears and heartfelt conversations, Sarah reveals the profound love she had for her father despite the chaos his addiction brought into their lives.Join Elliott Ward and Sarah Drage for an eye-opening conversation about love, loss, and resilience in the face of addiction. This episode is a testament to the enduring bond between a father and daughter and the hope that healing can bring.Find out more on Elliott's website: https://www.hypnosis-expert.com/ADDICTION/