# Alcohol Caused So Much Chaos for Laura - Sobriety Changed Everything.

An episode of [Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1650658049), 31 Jul 2025, 1 h 15 min.

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In this episode of The Sober Motivation Podcast, Laura shares her story of growing up with lots of rules and a strong spiritual background in a small town in West Virginia. Struggling with anxiety and perfectionism throughout her childhood and high school years, Laura's life took a turn when she started drinking in college. She describes how alcohol initially seemed to provide relief and confidence but quickly led to blackout episodes and further emotional and legal troubles. Laura discusses her journey toward sobriety, and then having a relapse, to getting back at it. This is Laura’s story on the sober motivation podcast. Join the Sober Motivation Community (30 Day Free Trial): https://sobermotivation.mn.co Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveringwithlaura/ 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:18 Laura's Childhood and Upbringing 02:51 High School Years and Early Struggles 05:18 College Life and First Experiences with Alcohol 09:46 The Double Life: Therapist and Addict 15:58 Grad School Challenges and Legal Troubles 20:46 Working in Addiction Treatment While Struggling 33:38 Facing the Fear of Quitting 35:10 The Cycle of Guilt and Hangovers 41:37 The Turning Point: May 2023 44:38 Navigating Early Sobriety 53:41 Relapse and Reflection 01:01:25 Rediscovering Sobriety 01:03:55 Encouragement for the Journey Sober Motivation App on Apple App Store HERE Sober Motivation App on Google Play Store HERE Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.com Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation Contact me anytime: brad@sobermotivation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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