Show notes
Before we get into the episode, we wanted to update you all on our February community fundraiser for The Loveland Foundation. Our original goal was $750 as a community and we raised $1,350! We will be announcing the UST gear giveaway later this week on our Instagram. Stay tuned!
Trigger Warning: We discuss sexual assault and blacking out in this episode.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why she’s called ‘Lady Unicorn’
- Her definition of sobriety and perspective on addiction versus abuse
- Moving around a lot as a kid and the effect is had
- How she came to be fiercely independent
- The experience of being bullied in high school and the impact that had on her life
- How her drinking escalated over a few years
- Coming to terms with her experiences with sexual assault and how that’s shown up in her life
- How drinking since she quit drinking at large is now triggering for her
- How she stumbled upon the Appalachian Trail through a blog and how she subsequently stepped on it not long after
- How her mom’s death pushed her to try to figure out a better way to live for herself
- Why she decided to write a book and what was the catalyst for the title and content
- Reconciling being alone and relationships with other people
Resources mentioned:
- Christine’s Book: Alone In Wonderland
Catch up with Christine:
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