The Dark Reality of Alcoholism | My Battle with Alcohol Addiction, Blacking Out & Horrific Detoxes

Laura Tomana appeared to have it all—a successful career, a thriving social life, and a bright future. Behind closed doors, however, alcohol had taken over her life.What began as partying evolved into blackouts, drinking around the clock, and eventually becoming physically dependent on alcohol. After losing her mother to cancer, Laura made a promise to stay sober—but grief, addiction, and despair pulled her back into relapse. She shares the heartbreaking reality of drinking more alcohol than water, detoxes, hospitalizations, suicidal thoughts, and the moment everything finally changed.Today, Laura is approaching two years sober and uses her story to give hope to anyone struggling with addiction, grief, or mental health.If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction or mental health, you're not alone. Recovery is possible. Follow Laura on IG: @ltomana This Episode Is Sponsored By NOCD A lot of people who've done the hard work of getting sober still struggle with unwanted, intrusive thoughts that bring guilt and shame and keep coming back. For some people, that may be OCD — and in recovery it often goes unrecognized for years because it can look like anxiety or feel like part of the process. The good news is it's treatable. NOCD is the world's leading provider of OCD treatment, with licensed therapists who specialize in ERP (exposure and response prevention) therapy through live, face-to-face virtual sessions, plus support between sessions. NOCD is covered by insurance for over 138 million Americans. 👉 Book a free 15-minute call at NOCD.com #Sobriety #AlcoholAddiction #Recovery #RiseAbovePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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