S4; E3: Interview with Lisa Avelleyra, author of "Get me to the Abbey." From near suicide to a sober life of peace and freedom.
On today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Avelleyra, author of her first book, a memoir called "Get me to the Abbey."
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Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Gratitudes! My name is Sarah and I am the creator and host of this podcast. I drank for over 20 years of my life and now have been sober for over 10 years. Because I am having an amazing life in sobriety, I decided to dedicate myself to helping others recover, and to share on this podcast, how you too, can recover and live a life of freedom, no longer enslaved to alcohol.
For me, sobriety has created a life that is free of constant drama, chaos, conflict and turned it into a life that is calmer, more relaxed and peaceful.
I couldn’t be more grateful that you decided to tune in today for an inspiring interview with, Lisa Avelleyra, Sober 6 years tomorrow as a matter of fact!
Lisa is a gifted writer & now, author of her first book, “Get Me To the Abbey,” a memoir about her life in active alcoholism and getting sober at The Abbey, an addiction and treatment center located in Bettendorf, Iowa.
The Abbey Addiction Treatment Center - Drug And Alcohol Rehab, Drug Rehab Programs, inpatient Alcohol Rehab (theabbeycenter.com)
Lisa is a true miracle. Found nearly dead on her kitchen floor from alcoholism, today she is happily sober in part to her month long stay at The Abbey and because of the connections she made there.
I had the opportunity to read her memoir prior to our conversation and I was hooked at first sentence. If you have not read her memoir, you will no doubt want to after you listen to this compelling interview. Don’t worry, there are no spoilers!
Please visit her to buy her book at Get Me to The Abbey - Lisa Avelleyra
https://www.facebook.com/TheAbbey2017
https://www.instagram.com/getmetotheabbey/
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If you are in crisis, please reach out for help and dial 911 if you are in the United States for immediate care.
You can also get help through Global Services: SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The crisis hotline at Samhsa is Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
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I never believed it was possible, but it’s true: A happy life in sobriety is possible, if you are willing to accept help and commit to recovery. I finally believed I was worth it, and you are too.
Love, Sarah
