Oct 11 2022 42 mins
How do you get and stay sober?
Sobriety is tricky and sometimes alcohol and other substances can become a slippery slope – especially when addiction runs in the family.
In this episode, Gentry Jones talks about her journey to sobriety and what she does every day to stay sober.
Gentry built her Instagram and social media community around her life as a sober single mom. Her goal is to provide hope and humor to the mental health struggles of navigating sobriety and life as a single mom. She is dedicated to inspire, entertain and end the stigma of addiction.
Listen in as we talk about:
- [1:45] Gentry’s journey to sobriety
- [4:00] Why Gentry turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism
- [10:50] What made Gentry go to rehab at the age of 21, and why she had trouble staying sober
- [21:35] The fear of not being around for her kids
- [25:55] Does Gentry get urges to drink today?
- [29:00] How social media helps her stay accountable
Connect with Gentry here:
- https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgentry/?hl=en
- https://lifewithgentry.wixsite.com/mysite
- Free 15 minute consultation: https://calendar.app.google/AynoUNpoSmaNuKkG6
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