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This conversation explores the inspiring journey of Claire Louise Liddle, who transformed her life from a troubled past marked by trauma and addiction to becoming a successful entrepreneur and community figure. Claire shares her experiences with alcoholism, the impact of her childhood trauma, and the lessons learned during her time in prison, which ultimately led her to discover her passion for baking and helping others. The discussion emphasises the importance of personal responsibility, resilience, and the power of community support in overcoming life's challenges.

After suffering from a severe amount of trauma for most of her life - and struggling with alcohol addiction as a fully functioning alcoholic so not even really aware that there was an issue - Claire ended up in court for theft and found herself carted off on the last sweat box for a Holloway induction. Her story is one of acceptance, apologies, fixing up and sorting herself out, growing up and taking responsibility - for the mess she’d created. How was she going to get through it? She didn’t know, she just knew she had to.

Instagram: @cakeaholics_by_claire
Website: www.cakeaholicsbyclaire.co.uk

Takeaways

Claire's journey from addiction to recovery is a testament to resilience.
The importance of community support in mental health recovery.
Baking became a therapeutic outlet for Claire during her recovery.
Facing childhood trauma is crucial for personal growth.
Alcoholism can stem from unresolved trauma and emotional pain.
Prison provided Claire with the opportunity to reflect and change.
Taking responsibility for one's actions is essential for healing.
Claire's cake shop serves as a safe space for the community.
The journey of recovery is ongoing and requires continuous effort.
Helping others is a way for Claire to give back and find purpose.

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