In Episode 37, Libby talks about how she was taught to simply avoid problems instead of facing them. This trait carried over into her addiction where she simply avoided the reality of her spiraling life. Even after treatment she denied being an alcoholic, but one fateful day she witnessed a life changing event. The following day, March 10th, 2012 was her sobriety date. She hasn’t picked up a drink since.

American Addiction Centers (AAC) presents “Far From Finished,” a weekly podcast that shares the real-life stories of people who survived addiction to thrive in recovery. In Episode 37, Libby talks about how she grew up in a household where problems were solved by pills. Being diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 13 was very traumatic for Libby as she had never really faced a personal problem that someone or something else couldn’t fix. Now all of a sudden there was a situation she had to deal with if she wanted to live. Angry and frustrated Libby went down a road filled with drugs, alcohol, multiple relationships and several blackouts. The substance abuse had taken its toll on Libby’s body and an encounter with her parents led her to seek inpatient treatment for an extended time. Following treatment Libby still didn’t identify as an alcoholic. A fateful night where she saw someone in the throes of substance abuse made Libby want to put down the bottle. The following day, March 10th, 2012 was her sobriety date. She hasn’t picked up a drink since.

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