Growing up with alcoholism in the family creates a storm many families cannot weather alone. Join us with the author of Chaos to Clarity, Marci Hopkins, who shares her story from being raised by an alcoholic mother to the chaos and clarity she found in her journey of recovery. She gives us an honest account as she recalls the effects of childhood abuse, which caused her to battle inner turmoil, fear, loathing, and lack of self-esteem. Even in the face of personal success, it seemed like she had everything, yet she felt an overwhelming void. Her journey took a harrowing turn with a DUI, a stark wake-up call to the pivotal moment when she surrendered and found herself in the rooms of AA. Tune in now to learn how, despite all her struggles, she is now over eight years sober and thriving! Take a listen.

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