"The ayes have it" | Episode 119 - Ambra

Some stories don’t begin gently, and they don’t follow a straight line.Ambra shares an honest account of growing up in chaos, experiencing trauma at a young age, and finding herself caught in cycles of addiction, unstable relationships, and survival. From early exposure to alcohol to years shaped by substance use, loss, and searching for belonging, her story reflects the reality of how addiction can take root and grow.What stands out is not just where she’s been, but what changed.After reaching a point where alcohol no longer brought relief, Ambra began to look for something different. Through sober living, connection, and the support of others in recovery, she found a way to begin again. Not perfectly, and not all at once, but steadily.Now approaching four years sober, Ambra speaks about rebuilding her life, learning to forgive herself, and showing up as a present parent. Her story is a reminder that change is possible, even after years of struggle, and that recovery is built through connection, honesty, and continuing to come back.