Sober Stories: Natalia

This week's episode of the "Sober Stories from Everyday" podcast features Natalia from Toronto who is 31 years old, has been sober for 262 days at the time of the recording. She resides with her husband and dog and has a fulfilling career in HR that she loves. Natalia enjoys baking, hiking, spending time with family, and going to the gym.

Natalia shared her journey with alcohol, describing it as a slow climb followed by a steep drop. She began drinking relatively late but found herself relying heavily on alcohol to cope with life's challenges after experiencing several difficult incidents. Eventually, she reached a point where negative intrusive thoughts became overwhelming, prompting her decision to quit drinking.

Reflecting on her sobriety, Natalia emphasised the importance of being gentle with oneself during the early stages of rec ...