Leanne's struggle with alcohol and cocaine took her to the brink. Now 3 years sober she tells the tale.
Leanne's struggle with alcohol and cocaine took her to the brink. Now 3 years sober she tells the tale.  
Podcast: Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories
Published On: Thu Feb 08 2024
Description: Leanne shares her journey of overcoming addiction to alcohol and cocaine, and the transformations she sees in her life since choosing recovery. She openly discusses her early life experiences, her struggles being adopted, dealing with ADHD, the pressures of a dancing career, and her almost life-ending relationship with substance abuse.  Leanne’s daughter was born with serious health conditions and she struggled to cope and went deeper and deeper into her addiction.  Leanne stresses the importance of honesty and introspection in recovery and the need for help and connection. Leanne and her daughter Darcy have a saying ‘We Move’ and from listening to her story you will understand the importance sobriety plays in her life.. This is Leannne’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.-----------------Follow Leanne on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/soberlittlemotherred/Sign up for SoberBuddy Meeting: https://calendly.com/tarazoe/freezoomFollow Sober Motivation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobermotivation/00:25 Leanne's Childhood and Adoption01:11 The Impact of Adoption on Leanne's Life03:04 Leanne's School Life and Early Struggles04:58 The Start of Substance Abuse11:00 Leanne's Dance Career and Its Abrupt End14:45 The Downward Spiral: Alcohol, Drugs, and Loss of Identity20:26 Attempts at Seeking Help and the Struggle of Honesty24:00 Leanne's Life Amidst Chaos: Relationships, Work, and Addiction25:10 The Unexpected Pregnancy and the Shocking News27:13 The Birth of Darcy and the Struggles that Followed27:31 The Spiral into Addiction and the Wake-up Call29:06 The Turning Point: A Near-Death Experience30:22 The Journey to Sobriety and Self-Discovery31:11 The Power of Presence and the Fight for Life32:36 The Struggle for Survival and the Power of Sharing36:41 The Importance of Honesty and the Steps to Recovery39:17 The Impact of Sobriety on Relationships42:20 The Power of Giving and the Journey to Self-Realization45:32 The Challenges of Single Parenthood and the Power of Resilience48:23 The Power of Sobriety and the Gift of Life49:53 The Importance of Truth and the Call to ActionSober Motivation Community: https://sobermotivation.mn.co/Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.comSupport the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivationContact me anytime: brad@sobermotivation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.