Retiree Falls Into Pandemic Maladaptive Drinking, Then Reinvents Her Life

Cancer survivor and widow Barbara never struggled with her drinking. She had a wonderful career, a loving family and lots of support after losing her husband 12 years ago. However, like many, the loneliness and isolation during the pandemic, paired with the widespread acceptance of increasing drinking to cope, took hold of her. She was losing interest in other activities and found herself drinking daily. Alarmed by the increasing evidence of the dangers of drinking, she chose to take action. Listen in as Barbara shares her story, encourages others and talks about what’s ahead in her alcohol-free life.

Cancer survivor and widow Barbara never struggled with her drinking. She had a wonderful career, a loving family and lots of support after losing her husband 12 years ago. However, like many, the loneliness and isolation during the pandemic, paired with the widespread acceptance of increasing drinking to cope, took hold of her. She was losing interest in other activities and found herself drinking daily. Alarmed by the increasing evidence of the dangers of drinking, she chose to take action. Listen in as Barbara shares her story, encourages others and talks about what’s ahead in her alcohol-free life.

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