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What It’s Really Like to Be Sober in a Family of Drinkers
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Episode 227: What It’s Really Like to Be Sober in a Family of Drinkers
In episode 227 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Anderesn shares in this powerful and vulnerable episode. She is talking about what it really feels like to get sober in a family where alcohol is the norm. From emotional triggers to unspoken resentment, this episode validates the often-invisible experience of being the first one to break the cycle.
Whether you’ve been labeled “too sensitive,” felt like the family scapegoat, or noticed your healing making others uncomfortable, this episode is for you.
What you will learn in this episode:
- Why sobriety can feel lonelier in your own family than anywhere else
- How and why sober people become the emotional mirror (and often, the scapegoat)
- The grief and strength that come with breaking generational patterns
- 5 grounding truths and boundaries you can hold as you stay sober around drinkers
- Family members may accuse you of being judgmental or "thinking you're better than them" before you've even said anything
This is not an episode about tips and tricks.
It’s about validation, resilience, and reclaiming your peace even when no one claps for it.
Thank you for listening, and hope it helps you today!
Listen now and come back to this one anytime you need to feel less alone.
Resources Mentioned:
Ready to thrive in your alcohol-free life? Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol is your step-by-step guide to navigating early sobriety with confidence.
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Chapters
1. What It’s Really Like to Be Sober in a Family of Drinkers (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Sober Vibes Podcast (00:00:31)
3. The Isolation No One Warns You About (00:04:54)
4. Becoming the Family Mirror (00:08:58)
5. Breaking Generational Patterns (00:17:08)
6. Setting Boundaries Without Explanation (00:23:10)
7. You're Not the Problem, You're Growing (00:31:10)
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