Why You Can't Stop Drinking
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You aren't recovering from a habit; you're recovering from the person you had to "end" to stay safe as a child.
In this video, Meghan (950+ days sober) breaks down why addiction isn't your primary problemāitās an attempt to solve a problem of disconnection. We explore the tragic conflict between your two fundamental needs: Attachment and Authenticity. Alcohol isn't just a beverage; itās a liquid forgery of intimacy used to manufacture a version of yourself that feels "safe" enough for others to like. Stop asking why the addiction and start asking why the pain.
0:00 Why youāre living like a ghost in your own house
0:41 950 Days Sober: The measurable facts
1:37 The Sobriety Survival Checklist (Tactical First 30 Days)
2:41 Why your brain chose this poison to keep you alive
3:33 Why addiction isn't the primary problem
4:43 The Attachment Trap: A chemical substitute for connection
6:52 Authenticity: Why you buried your internal compass
9:08 The 5 p.m. "Lead Suit" of Perfection
12:17 Redefining Trauma: It's what happened inside you
15:33 The Two-Day Tax: Paying to have 30% of your life deleted
17:32 Maturity: Laying down the "right" to numb
19:44 Real Freedom vs. Being a Hostage to Chemicals
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Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am a alcohol survivor sharing my story. If you need medical help, please contact a professional.
