**** Please note - this episode contains conversations around domestic violence and sexual abuse. There are resources at the bottom of these show notes for anyone that may need them.

In this episode, Abi King shares her personal journey from being a daily drinker to achieving over three years of sobriety. She discusses her early experiences with alcohol, the impact of domestic violence on her life, the challenges of motherhood, and her realisation of having a drinking problem.

Abi emphasises the importance of support and self-discovery in her recovery journey, ultimately finding happiness and freedom in sobriety.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse, please know that you're not alone—support is available. Below is a list of helplines:

New Zealand -

• Women's Refuge: 0800 733 843
  Website: https://womensrefuge.org.nz

Australia -

• 1800RESPECT (National Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Counselling): 1800 737 732
  Website: https://www.1800respect.org.au

United Kingdom -

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge): 0808 2000 247
  Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
• Rape Crisis England & Wales: 0808 802 9999
  Website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk

United States -

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
  Website: https://www.thehotline.org
• RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
  Website: https://www.rainn.org

Canada -

• ShelterSafe (for women and children escaping abuse): https://sheltersafe.ca
• Talk4Healing (for Indigenous women): 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)
  Website: https://www.talk4healing.com

Get in touch:

Abi

Website www.levelupsobrietycoaching.com

Instagram @levelup_sobriety OR @thesoberconnectionpod

Email [email protected]

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