I Drank 20+ Drinks A Night And Thought It Was Normal

Tanny took something like 20 flights to sit down with Rise Above — because when you live in a 9,000-person town in the Canadian Arctic, that’s what it takes. Coming up on a year sober, she tells a story that’s equal parts isolating and universal: a shy only child raised by a single, deeply religious mother, who started drinking and using at 12 and spent her teen years caring for a father lost to crack addiction. By 18 she was behind a bar, and she stayed in the nightlife for the next 18 years. She’s honest about how far it went — cocaine that turned excessive fast, a bipolar diagnosis she used to explain away her using, and years of driving drunk through a town so small and remote there were no consequences, wrecking her car until it had no bumper left. She talks about the slow burn of guilt and shame, the relapses, the dark year that finally broke her, and the morning she looked in the mirror and saw her whole life flash before her. Today she’s rebuilding one small gratitude at a time — and using her platform to show other people, especially in small towns where everyone knows your name, that recovery is possible no matter where you are. Follow Tanny on Instagram @tanyhuman. Sponsored by Caron Treatment Centers My recovery journey began at Caron Treatment Centers, and the care I received there changed the course of my life. That's why I'm proud to partner with Caron. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, Caron has been helping individuals and families find hope and lasting recovery for nearly 70 years. They are in-network with all major insurance providers, and same-day admission is available. ➡️ Learn more: https://www.caron.org/lp/rise-above 📞 Call Caron today: 855-352-0103 Recovery starts with taking the first step. #Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #SoberJourney #Alcoholism #RiseAbovePodcast 00:00 Wrecked Car, No Bumper 00:20 20 Flights To Get Sober 01:52 What's Different This Time 03:43 Realizing She Was Also An Alcoholic 05:37 From Montreal To The Arctic 06:25 A Word From Caron 07:21 A Shy Kid & A Single Mom 11:09 Drugs & Drinking At 12 13:14 Caring For A Father On Crack 16:25 The First Line Of Cocaine 18:28 When Coke Took Over 22:27 Bipolar, Mental Health & Addiction 25:08 Driving Drunk With No Consequences 27:02 The Slow Burn Of Guilt & Shame 30:48 Relapse: 20 Drinks In One Night 34:32 The Dark Year That Broke Her 37:50 The Mirror Moment That Changed Everything 41:21 Rebuilding Through Self-Care 44:39 Walking Into A 5-Person Meeting 48:00 Staying Sober As A Bartender 59:24 Life Today: Grateful For The Small Things 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseabovewithkevin/ 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rawithk 👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/riseabovewithk ✅ For Business Inquiries: riseabovewithk@gmail.com ================================ ✅ About Rise Above with Kevin Lanning: Rise Above: Stories of Resilience with Kevin Lanning Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, where resilience finds its voice. Join Kevin Lanning, a former Google Executive in sobriety, as he brings you powerful stories of individuals who have navigated life's greatest challenges and emerged victorious. About Kevin: Kevin Lanning personifies resilience. From overcoming addiction to conquering childhood trauma, his journey mirrors the triumph of the human spirit. Now, he's dedicated to sharing stories that uplift, educate, and ignite the spark within you. Join us on this journey to rise above adversity and thrive. For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: riseabovewithk@gmail.com 🔔 Hit that subscribe button for more exclusive, insightful, and inspiring videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Riseabovepodcastofficial?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #corecore #motivation #addictionrecovery #inspiration #selflove #selfhelp #loveyourself Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © Rise Above with Kevin Lanning