Victoria Towery joins Sober Stories host Beth Bowen to discuss how sobriety allowed her to put the pieces together and embrace her queer identity as a bisexual woman. Victoria shares the story of the first time she tried to come out to a trusted teacher in 6th grade, and the trauma that kept her closeted for years to come. Beth and Victoria talk about how we can perform one identity while hiding another, and what happens when we are put on pedestals (or knocked off) and live in “perfectionism.” Victoria explains what “love addiction” is, and how codependency has changed for her through therapy. Beth and Victoria discuss how we begin tapping into intuition through meditation and quiet, and the joy of living authentically. Victoria shares what her story would be called: "Woman, Adapting"   Key Takeaways: How Victoria rooted into her identity as a queer woman. The inner dialogue when in destructive drinking patterns. How meditation changed Victoria’s life. Allowing her queer identity to be apart of her heterosexual marriage.     Connect with Victoria: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/victoria_towery/, https://www.instagram.com/victoriatowery_/  Website - https://victoriatowery.com/   Support Sober Stories: Follow us on Instagram - @wearesoberstories Follow us on TikTok - @wearesoberstories Receive email updates   From our sponsors: Use code SOBERSTORIES10TEN to save 10% off your next Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirits order. Use code SOBERSTORIES for $50 off The Booze Breakup program.