28: Extreme Alcoholic to Sober Forever // The Story of Susan Laurie

Background:

Susan Laurie is the author of From Rock Bottom To Sober Forever, which is the story of how a hopeless alcoholic, resigned to an early death, found complete freedom from her addiction. This book is her story of conquering alcoholism forever, and it is essential reading for anyone concerned about their drinking or the drinking of someone they care about.

Alcoholism took hold of Susan’s life and brought her to her darkest and deepest rock bottom moments facing imminent death. After finding a treatment that really worked, she regained control of her life once again. Today, she is a High Profile Expert at the House of Lords Commission on Alcohol Harm.

If you are having problems dealing with alcoholism or you just want to get some guidance and directions, you can visit Susan’s website at SoberForever.co.uk

Time-Stamped Show Notes:

1:37 Susan Laurie describes herself as an average person who has battled extreme alcoholism. She is also the author of the book – From Rock Bottom to Sober Forever, which aims to help people who are deep into alcoholism.
4:09 She felt that alcohol boosted her confidence and made her funnier and outgoing. This mindset made her rely more on alcohol.
6:34 Eric and Susan delve more into the effects of alcoholism on a person’s personality.
9:47 Rock bottom hit Susan when she realized that she couldn’t free herself from being an alcoholic.
13:21 Her drinking problem has affected her business. She also points out how alcoholism will eventually take everything from you.
16:53 Alcoholism can cause anxiety in most people, according to Susan.
19:44 Being in the House of Lords Commission on Alcohol Harm is one of Susan’s rockin’ it moments.
26:18 Susan has a powerful message for people who are stuck deep in their own rock bottom moment.
29:14 The special treatment she had was the magic bullet that completely cured her of alcoholism.
31:32 Susan talks about the traditional treatment processes she had through the years and why it failed her and causes her to go back into relapse.
39:28 If people want to contact Susan about alcoholism and drinking problems, they could visit her website at SoberForever.co.uk
40:28 The future of alcohol drinking in our society from Susan’s point of view.
43:47 Susan gets emotional talking about her son and how she regained her relationship with her family after the treatment.
49:06 One of the lessons she learned from Alcoholics Anonymous is that it is important to make amends.
50:39 If she can go back in time and talk to herself during her darkest rock bottom moment, she would say – don’t give up.

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Key Points from the Interview:

“My rock bottom, I was literally on my own and I was very ill. It was then I realized I can’t beat it. I’d had my last attempt at Alcoholics Anonymous and doing the Twelve Steps, and I’d already been in rehab a couple of times. It was the most lonely, frightening feeling and I really thought this is it, I’m going to die.”
“Don’t give up. There’s always something out there and there’s always something worth living for. And you know, just because some things haven’t worked to fix you, there’s always something out there that will, you just gotta keep searching and find the strength. So yeah, don’t give up.”