In this episode of the Podcast, we have Jess, who shares her deeply personal and powerful story of growing up in a seemingly perfect middle-class family in Portland, Oregon, while dealing with an emotionally absent father and a series of traumatic experiences. Jess opens up about her early experimentation with alcohol, the challenging transitions during her school years, and an abusive relationship that drove her further into drinking. She discusses her wake-up call moments, the pivotal support from her now-husband, and the journey towards sobriety that began at age 20. Jess highlights the importance of addressing mental health and breaking the cycle of addiction for future generations. Her story emphasizes the necessity of recovering out loud and supporting others through their battles with addiction and this is Jess’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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00:00 Introduction to Season Three

00:14 Meet Jess: Early Life and Family Dynamics

03:10 School Days: Navigating Childhood and Adolescence

05:05 First Encounters with Alcohol

10:58 Middle School Experiments and Social Circles

14:54 High School Transitions and Challenges

20:14 Struggles with Acceptance and Relationships

29:21 College Life and Escalating Issues

34:56 Parental Awareness and Hidden Struggles

36:24 Escaping an Abusive Relationship

39:25 The Turning Point: Realizing the Depth of Alcoholism

41:15 Failed Attempts at Moderation

44:26 The Consequences of Alcohol Abuse

48:22 Finding Support and Making a Change

55:20 Long-Term Sobriety and Family Impact

01:02:34 Breaking the Cycle for Future Generations