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I Blew a .34 With My Kids in the Car – Here’s How I Finally Quit Drinking

Author
Meghan Melin
Published
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://soberstrong.podbean.com/e/i-blew-a-34-with-my-kids-in-the-car-%e2%80%93-here-s-how-i-finally-quit-drinking/

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I spiraled into alcohol addiction… and what finally led me to get sober for good.





Nicole shares her journey from blackout drinking, trauma, and a devastating DUI, to finally finding hope, recovery, and a life I never thought possible. If you're struggling with alcohol or wondering how to quit drinking, I promise — you’re not alone.





Key Takeaways:


How childhood trauma and silent suffering led to my early drinking


What it was like to function with severe alcohol dependence as a parent


The moment I hit .34 BAC with my kids in the car — and didn’t stop


What finally made me want to quit drinking (and how I did it)


How sobriety gave me back my kids, my health, and myself


Advice for anyone struggling with alcohol addiction right now





If You’re Wondering…


How to quit drinking alcohol


What sobriety is really like


How to recover from a DUI and addiction


Can moms be alcoholics?

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