Melissa struggled with binge drinking until she learned to trust the process of sobriety.

In this episode, we have Melissa, who opens up about her upbringing in Appleton, Wisconsin and how a great childhood led to struggles with alcohol. Despite not encountering drinking in her family, Melissa recounts her early experiences with alcohol, the toxic relationships, and the eventual descent into binge drinking and drug use. Melissa shares her turning point after a series of attempts at sobriety, including several 'dry Januarys,' in February of 2024, Melissa starts to reclaim her life. Her journey from the chaos of addiction to trusting the process. This is Melissa’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast. ------------ Join the Sober Motivation Community: https://sobermotivation.mn.co Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mam_i_am1/ 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:16 Melissa's Childhood and Family Background 01:21 High School Experiences and Early Relationships 03:22 College Life and Introduction to Alcohol 10:34 Post-College Life and Moving to D.C. 17:36 Return to Wisconsin and Weight Loss Journey 20:17 Struggles with Alcohol and Social Drinking Culture 24:51 Reflecting on Drinking Habits and Health 27:41 Dry January and the Impact of COVID-19 31:52 Reflecting on the Party Lifestyle 33:08 Questioning Drinking Habits 34:14 The Hip Injury Incident 37:37 YOLO Summer and Escalation 39:48 Christmas Chaos and Realizations 46:12 Attempting Moderation 47:52 Embracing Sobriety 56:06 Trusting the Process