Mailinn narrowly escaped death from alcoholism. Now sobriety has become a way of life for her.
Mailinn narrowly escaped death from alcoholism. Now sobriety has become a way of life for her.  
Podcast: Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories
Published On: Fri Feb 02 2024
Description: Mailinn Hamre began drinking at the age of 13, and by the time she turned 18, things took a dramatic turn as it became the legal age to purchase beer in Norway. Initially, she started drinking to fit in with her friends, and the consequences of her actions didn't become apparent until some time had passed. She found herself becoming dependent on the escape that alcohol provided.As the years went by, her situation worsened, and she ended up consuming up to 17 litres of beer or 4 litres of vodka per day. She mentioned feeling that her body was deteriorating, and her doctor confirmed this grim reality by simply wishing her well and stating that there was no need for another appointment the following year, as her prognosis was bleak. The thought of a life without alcohol was unimaginable for her.After enduring many months of illness, Mailinn was placed into a coma that lasted for three months. Today, we celebrate a true miracle on the show, as she has been three years sober.-------------------Follow Mailinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soyli91/Donate to support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivationCheck out SoberBuddy: https://www.yoursoberbuddy.comFollow Sober Motivation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobermotivation/00:12 Malin's Struggle with Alcohol Addiction01:04 Celebrating Malin's Sobriety01:13 Behind the Scenes of the Podcast02:04 Shoutout to Sober Buddy Community03:11 Interview with Malin Begins03:43 Malin's Childhood and Family Background05:03 Malin's Early Drinking Experiences09:03 The Progression of Malin's Addiction16:04 Malin's Realization and Acceptance of Her Alcoholism17:34 The Impact of Alcohol on Malin's Health23:17 Struggling with Addiction: A Personal Journey24:23 The Turning Point: A Near-Death Experience25:21 The Harsh Reality: Paralysis and Hospitalization31:26 The Road to Recovery: Physical Therapy and Visitors36:53 The Power of Perspective: Reflecting on the Past39:04 The Joy of Sobriety: Embracing a Second Chance42:00 The Future: Helping Others and Celebrating Life47:25 Final Thoughts: The Power of ResilienceSober 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.