In this episode, “Alcohol, Parties, and Pain: Escaping vs Healing,” we unpack the hidden alcoholism and emotional avoidance that often go unspoken in marginalized communities. From the outside, the parties, drinking, and turn-up culture may seem like fun—but underneath is often a deep well of unhealed trauma and generational pain.

We explore how alcohol becomes a normalized coping mechanism and why genuine healing feels inaccessible or even taboo in spaces where survival is prioritized over self-awareness. Together, we challenge the glorification of escapism and open a conversation about what true emotional healing looks like when cultural narratives tell us to keep smiling, keep partying, and keep moving.

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