Alcoholism Nearly Destroyed Me Until I Did This

Rachel shares her journey through alcoholism, the turning point that led her to sobriety, and the profound impact it had on her mental health. With honesty and courage, Rachel discusses the struggles of addiction, the challenges of recovery, and how embracing sobriety has transformed her life. Her story is a testament to resilience and hope, inspiring others to overcome their own obstacles. 00:00:00 Celebrating Sobriety Anniversaries 00:04:18 Discovering a New Identity in Recovery 00:09:59 The Power of Community in Recovery 00:13:04 Learning from Others in Sobriety 00:17:00 Early Experience with Alcohol at Age 11 00:21:02 Experiencing Alcohol at a Young Age 00:25:40 Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts with Alcohol 00:30:28 Struggles with College and Alcohol 00:34:13 Recognizing Signs of Substance Abuse in Children 00:38:53 Denial and the Struggle with Alcoholism 00:42:48 Struggles with Relapse: A Personal Journey 00:47:13 Embracing Vulnerability and Honesty 00:51:18 Embracing Vulnerability: Putting Myself First 00:55:07 Journey to Recovery and Honesty 00:59:35 Building Confidence and Helping Others in Sobriety 01:03:49 Inspiration from the Treatment Center 01:08:11 Expressing Gratitude and Thanks 🔔 Join Rise Above with Kevin Lanning to watch more content on Triumph, adversity, resilience, and inspiration:    / @riseabovewithkevin   ✅ Stay Connected To Us. 👉Instagram:   / riseabovewithkevin   👉 TikTok:   / rawithk   👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/riseabovewithk ✅ For Business Inquiries: [email protected] ============================= ✅ Recommended Playlists: 👉 Rise Above with Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 Inside a Violent Biker's Brutal Lifestyle    • Inside a Violent Biker's Brutal Lifestyle   👉 Drug Lord's BILLION-Dollar Empire: Smuggling for the Mob | Secrets of the Underworld    • Drug Lord's BILLION-Dollar Empire: Smuggli...   👉 Colombian Cartel Mule's Shocking Survival in Ecuador's Deadliest Prison | 7 Years of HELL    • Colombian Cartel Mule's Shocking Survival ...   👉 Addicted and Armed: How One Man’s Descent into Crime Led to 10 Years in America’s Worst Prison    • Inside A Cold Criminal’s Brutal Lifestyle   ================================ ✅ About Rise Above with Kevin Lanning: Rise Above: Stories of Resilience with Kevin Lanning Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, where resilience finds its voice. Join Kevin Lanning, a former Google Executive in sobriety, as he brings you powerful stories of individuals who have navigated life's greatest challenges and emerged victorious. About Kevin: Kevin Lanning personifies resilience. From overcoming addiction to conquering childhood trauma, his journey mirrors the triumph of the human spirit. Now, he's dedicated to sharing stories that uplift, educate, and ignite the spark within you. Join us on this journey to rise above adversity and thrive. For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: [email protected] 🔔 Hit that subscribe button for more exclusive, insightful, and inspiring videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Riseabovepod... ================================= #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #corecore #motivation #addictionrecovery #inspiration #selflove #selfhelp #loveyourself #sobriety #sobrietyfirst Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © Rise Above with Kevin Lanning