She Drank So No One Saw Her Crack: The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism

You think perfectionism is your edge. Your armour. Your proof that you’re holding it all together.

 

But what if that polished surface is just a terrified PART doing everything it can to keep the cracks from showing?

 

In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I break down how perfectionism feeds alcohol reliance—not because you’re weak, but because you’re scared to be seen as you are.

 

You’ll hear my own story of growing up with conditional love, chasing achievement to feel worthy, and the pivotal moment I realised: perfectionism isn’t strength. It’s protection.

 

So if you’ve ever thought, “I can’t quit drinking until I’ve got it all figured out,”—this one’s for you.

 

Join us as we talk about the power of letting go, being messy, and embracing the real you underneath the mask.

 

Much love, and STRIVE on!

Lee

 

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