Introducing Barbara’s Voice | Sober and Unashamed

Your voices. Many voices. Consistent voices telling the same stories about how addiction works, and how denials only make matters worse.

I hear you. I hear from you. Mostly in private messages, but sometimes out in the open for all to see. I’ve heard how my story gives you hope. I need you to hear from me how your stories give me strength to keep going. To keep sharing.

To keep telling our stories.

And now, I want to expand the story into your voices. There is strength in numbers. If we are going to crush the stigma that makes high-functioning alcoholism so pervasive, it will take all of our voices.

The difference between me and Barbara’s husband, John? I was lucky to escape. In John’s case, alcohol is finishing the job.

But Barbara survived, and she’s partnering with us to tell her story.

Barbara gave more than enough. When it was over…when it was time…she knew.

Is it over for you? Will you know when before it is too late?

And Barbara’s voice will appear here regularly. She is a powerful voice for the people who love an alcoholic. She’s also a better writer than I am, and I’m honored to share her voice of empathy, passion, vulnerability and…