Rachel grew up in a family of musicians and spent a lot of her childhood travelling the country with her family for work. It resulted in her attending lots of different schools, and it eventually took its toll on her wellbeing. Her dad and grandfather both drank, and alcohol played a big part in her family’s life.
Rachel left home in her mid-teens to pursue a career in a band and alcohol was ever-present at her band’s gigs and venues. A bout of post-natal depression with her second child accelerated her drinking and an early attempt at moderation lasted about a month. About four and a half years ago, in her mid-forties, Rachel reached out for help and found an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and identified with the alcoholics’ drinking experiences. Through the members of the AA group, their willingness to help and her desire to change she started her on the road to recovery. It wasn’t easy, she has had quite a few breaks but now has 8 months sobriety and is now looking forward to living life on life’s terms again.
If you think that alcohol may be a problem, then Alcoholics Anonymous could help you. Give them a call on 1300 222 222 or see their website aa.org.au.
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