20 | Have you ever felt like ending your life was your only option? You’re not alone - The Power of Storytelling with UK Author, Stewart Lee

SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT - Sober Living, Sobriety, Addiction Recovery, Emotional Sobriety, Alcohol Free

Today I have Stewart Lee, an author from the UK, here on the show. I’m excited for you all to hear his story. I’ve been to so many 12-step meetings, as a therapist - I’ve heard so many life stories. Listening to Stewart today was a bit different than anything I’ve experienced before. I think the power of story-telling really hit me for the first time which was quite a surprise since so much of my life is spent listening to people tell their story. I’m excited to showcase storytelling on this podcast. I’ve had my good friend J.P. Cifelli tell his story as well and I had a similar feeling listening to him. What occurred to me today, though, was that the feeling I had when listening to J.P. was the same feeling I had listening to Stewart - which has to do with the time stopping experience of getting lost in the vulnerability, authenticity, and raw storytelling of hopelessness turned hopeful. I’m excited to showcase these stories so that you can find a glimmer of light in the darkness. This is my hope for you as you listen to the stories you will hear on Sobriety Checkpoint. I hope that you will take what you want and leave the rest, pay attention to the similarities and not the differences. Now more about Stewart - He describes himself as a pretty ordinary man but he spent most of his adult life influenced by an addiction to drugs and alcohol. This addiction took him to a place where he thought his only option was to end his own life but luckily his attempt at suicide failed. Not long after he decided that his life needed to change and he embarked on a journey into recovery. Now with over 10 years of continuous sobriety he’s on a new journey. One where he’s trying to help as many people as he can using his experience of addiction. His book, ‘Me and My Addiction’ is available on Amazon. This book is written in a way that he hopes will give some inspiration to addicts to change their lives too while it also educates family members of addicts so they can better help their loved ones. He’s also launched a new recovery brand called Sobriety Rocks. His aim is to help people with the tools of recovery while also breaking the stigma that sobriety is boring. He wants to show people that sobriety is more fun than you might expect and it truly does Rock.

**It’s time for that desperately sought after solo Target run.. Grab your keys and let’s go for a drive... There’s no judgment (or breathalyzer) at this Sobriety Checkpoint.**

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Stewart’s Links:

www.facebook.com/sobrietyrocksuk

www.stewartleeauthor.co.uk

Instagram

@sobrietyrocksuk

@stewart_lee_author

TikTok @the_recovery_author

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Music for Sobriety Checkpoint created by my cousin: Jake Meyer - Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.

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****The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Felicia Hermle and her guests and do not reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or are a part of.****

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****The information contained in this podcast is general information for educational purposes only, it is not, nor is it intended to be, therapy or psychological advice. Please consult your physician or mental health provider regarding advice or support for your health and wellbeing. If you are in crisis, please call your local 24-hour hotline or 911.****

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ALCOHOL-FREE LIFESTYLE, ADDICTION RECOVERY, MENTAL HEALTH, EMOTIONAL SOBRIETY, SOBER LIFE, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION