Stories from everyday people sharing their darkest moments that led to sobriety. Shedding light on our struggles to help those still finding their way out.
Grieving a Daughter Still Alive: Mima’s Heartbreak (Part 2)
In this final chapter, Mima opens up about the extreme lengths she went to in order to protect her other children from harm, following professional recommendations. She shares the challenges of trying to be a mum after relinquishing care to the state and reveals a disturbing text message that has left her fearing her daughter could seriously harm another living creature.Follow Mima on InstagramReady to share your story? Email [email protected] WARNING: This episode contains discussions of suicide, violence, self harm, and animal cruelty. Please listen with care and prioritise your well-being. Help is listed below;The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotlineCreator & host- Julia RangiheueaVideo producer- Beaudene PerussichImage & logo- Jasmine RuleIn the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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Grieving a Daughter Still Alive: Mima’s Heartbreak (Part 1)
When you're expecting a child, you hope for a healthy baby, maybe even secretly wish for a specific gender. But no one ever prepares for the possibility that you might give birth to a sociopath. A sociopath you fear will harm themselves and others.Mima has spent her life trying to break the cycle of generational trauma. But her second-born daughter has struggled with severe mental illness since childhood. The warning signs were there early, but nothing could have prepared Mima for what was to come.In Part 1, we look into Mima’s world; born to addicts, raised around violence, and a teen mum. Despite her efforts, a series of heartbreaking events has led her to an impossible choice: handing her daughter over to the state. Mima is exhausted, she's desperate and she's been let down by the system time and time again.Follow Mima on InstagramReady to share your story? Email [email protected] WARNING: This episode contains discussions of substance abuse, violence, sexual assault, suicide, and racial slurs. Please listen with care and prioritise your well-being. Help is listed below;The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotlineCreator & host- Julia RangiheueaVideo producer- Beaudene PerussichImage & logo- Jasmine RuleIn the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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Liam Doesn’t Want to Be Judged Anymore
Working in construction can come with a heavy drinking culture, but for Liam, the pressure to drink was just one layer of his young life so far. In this episode, he opens up about his complicated relationship with his mother, experiencing homelessness, struggling with body image issues, and how he's finally found a sense of belonging at the gym. Above all, this conversation is about Liam’s unwavering commitment to breaking generational trauma and forging a new path.Follow Liam on InstagramReady to share your story? Email [email protected] WARNING: This episode contains discussions of substance abuse and domestic violence. Please listen with care and prioritise your well-being. Help is listed below;The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotlineCreator & host- Julia RangiheueaVideo producer- Beaudene PerussichImage & logo- Jasmine RuleIn the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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Who Am I Without Drinking? with Addiction Coach Conrad Tracey
I can't express how important this episode with Conrad Tracey is, an addiction coach, consultant, and mentor. But most importantly, Conrad is a former drug addict who speaks from experience.I ask Conrad some of the big questions around addiction and sobriety: Who am I without drinking? How can you approach a loved one struggling with drug or alcohol abuse? What practical tools can help you push through cravings when they hit hardest? And so much more.At the end of this episode, Conrad has a special gift exclusively for Soberly Speaking listeners. This is extremely limited, so click below to claim your bundle!Buy Conrad's Top 5 Training Bundle for only $1:00 :https://pages.addictioncoachingaustralia.com.au/topfivebundleOffer Code: SPEAKING (Apply upon purchase)Follow Conrad Tracey on InstagramReady to share your story? Email [email protected] WARNING: This episode contains discussions of substance abuse. Please listen with care and prioritise your well-being. Help is listed below;The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotlineCreator & host- Julia RangiheueaVideo producer- Beaudene PerussichImage & logo- Jasmine RuleIn the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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Jade Was 21 When She Slipped into Drug-Induced Psychosis
Imagine this: you're 21 years old at kick-ons, surrounded by friends, music, and drinks. You're offered a line of white powder, which you snort, only to accidentally slip into drug-induced psychosis. You hear voices, can't leave your house, can't go to work and are overwhelmed by an unbearable urge to tear your skin off. This was Jade's real-life nightmare. What started as binge drinking and clubbing soon escalated to aggressive behaviour and a night of being so badly injured it was enough to scare her into sobriety.Follow Jade on InstagramReady to share your story? Email [email protected] WARNING: This episode contains discussions of substance abuse. Please listen with care and prioritise your well-being. Help is listed below;The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotlineCreator & host- Julia RangiheueaVideo producer- Beaudene PerussichImage & logo- Jasmine RuleIn the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Stories from everyday people sharing their darkest moments that led to sobriety. Shedding light on our struggles to help those still finding their way out.
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