{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Grace Adams | High-Functioning Alcoholism, Ballet & NYC Sober Living","description":"Grace Adams seemed to have it all: a prestigious advertising job, a New York City apartment, and a background as a classical ballet dancer. But behind the "perfect" Type-A exterior, Grace was trapped in a cycle of secret binge drinking and 48-hour blackouts. In this vulnerable episode of Recoverycast, Grace opens up about the "emotional bottom" that brought her to her knees on her apartment floor and the courageous phone call to her mother that changed everything. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https:\/\/recovery.com\/ We dive deep into the unique pressures of the performing arts world, the "show pony" mentality that fueled her perfectionism, and how alcohol became a way to quiet her intense anxiety. Grace shares her journey through Ashley Addiction Treatment and the instrumental role that Release Recovery\u2019s sober living played in teaching her how to actually live a vibrant, sober life. Now a recovery advocate, Grace discusses how she uses social media to provide the representation she never saw\u2014showing young women that sobriety isn't just about stopping a substance; it's about starting "Life Part Two." If you are a high-functioning individual struggling with isolation or feel like a "fraud" in your own life, this story is a powerful reminder that there is another way to live. Subscribe to Recoverycast for more stories of hope and transformation. Comment below to share your own journey or ask Grace a question! \u23f1\ufe0f Chapters: 00:00 \u2013 The "Aha Moment" with Peach Schnapps  01:18 \u2013 Childhood Pressure & The First Panic Attack  05:35 \u2013 The Competitive World of Classical Ballet  06:35 \u2013 High School: "Crazy Grace" & Secret Drinking  10:18 \u2013 College Binge Drinking & Sorority Culture  13:30 \u2013 Spilling Wine & Family Interventions  17:00 \u2013 NYC: 48-Hour Blackouts & The Emotional Bottom  25:23 \u2013 Entering Treatment & Facing the "Fraud" Narrative  34:00 \u2013 The Power of Sober Living & Community  44:06 \u2013 Advocacy: Helping Young Women Find Hope \u2753 Questions the Video Answers: What does high-functioning alcoholism look like in young women? How does competitive ballet impact mental health and addiction? What is an "emotional bottom" in recovery? How do I tell my parents I can\u2019t stop drinking? What is the difference between detox and learning to live sober? Can you be a "perfectionist" and an alcoholic? How does sober living help with long-term recovery? How do I maintain friendships with "normal" drinkers after rehab? What are the signs of a 12-step program working? How can social media advocacy help in the healing process? What is the "fraud syndrome" in early sobriety? How do I handle holiday triggers in early recovery? Is it possible to have fun in New York City while sober? How do I know if my drinking is "bad enough" for treatment? What are the benefits of a young adult-specific recovery program? #SoberStories #AlcoholRecovery #MentalHealth ","author_name":"Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories","author_url":"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2465151","html":"