The Bully in My Brain
That tyrant is partially why I struggled with a daily drinking habit. I discuss this conflict with Colleen Kachmann on her podcast when she interviewed me about my new book Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip.
https://itsnotaboutthealcohol.com/Podcast-Post/BONUS!-Mindful-Drinking-and-Moderation
Colleen asked me: What do you hope your book will accomplish?
A few things. As an author, I hope that my book will entertain and move readers.
I also hope that readers will find common ground with my protagonist and her journey to accept herself, resolve her own misplaced guilt, and understand that childhood trauma was not her fault. In my case, abandonment and psychological abuse made me believe I was deeply flawed. This created the bully in my brain that criticized me all the time.
I’m making peace with that tormentor. I’m letting go of the negative self talk that kept me stuck in an over-drinking habit for years. That freedom feels really good.