Addiction Uncovered

I Lost Everything to Alcohol… Then Found Myself | Lindsey Kirk

Addiction Uncovered

Show Notes

For years, alcohol controlled Lindsey Kirk’s life.

Addiction led her through trauma, homelessness, hospitalizations, and losing contact with her children. But through treatment, support, and relentless determination, Lindsey found a way to rebuild her life.

In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, Lindsey joins Jill Nastase to talk about the moment she finally hit rock bottom, the challenges of early sobriety, and what it truly means to rediscover who you are after addiction.

References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Lindsey Kirk – Recovery Advocate

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:52 – The Start of Addiction 00:08:03 – The Loss of Self 00:13:52 – The Best Part of Sobriety 00:19:26 – Hitting Rock Bottom 00:22:27 – “Dry Drunk” 00:28:00 – Finding Self & Wrap-up

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