What happens when blackout drinking, shame, trauma, and cultural pressure finally lead you to say, “Enough is enough”?
In this raw and deeply human conversation, Faye Louise Hughes opens up about her 1,000-day alcohol-free journey — the blackouts, family patterns, ADHD, regret, lost memories, and the moment she chose self-love over self-destruction.
Together, Faye and James dive into the reality of addiction, why not everyone experiences blackouts, how alcohol impacts emotional control, and how sobriety rebuilt Faye’s relationship with her mum, her identity, and her joy.
This episode also reveals an unexpected moment — when James shares his own trauma linked to blackout drinking.
If you're sober curious, struggling with shame, or searching for a sign… this might be the conversation that shifts everything.
You’ll hear:
• The truth about blackouts & emotional regulation
• ADHD + alcohol — the connection most people never talk about
• How sobriety created a powerful bond between mother and daughter
• Why “keep the ritual, change the ingredient” helps in recovery
• How Faye relearned self-love, celebration, and identity
• The breaking point moment on Valentine’s Day 2023
• How to cope when your partner still drinks
• And the real-life consequences of years spent drinking to escape
This isn’t just a sobriety story — it’s a story of courage, healing, and reclaiming your life.
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