Chapter
Dealing with Family Addiction
49:41 - 53:13 (03:32)
Comedian Chelsea Handler reflects on the deaths of two uncles from alcoholism and the role of alcohol in her own life.
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The speaker receives criticism from a police officer and a Mormon about an upcoming comedy show, questioning the choice to use tragedy as humor and suggesting a need for more sensitivity in a week close to the anniversary of 9/11.
49:41 - 51:24 (01:43)
Summary
The speaker receives criticism from a police officer and a Mormon about an upcoming comedy show, questioning the choice to use tragedy as humor and suggesting a need for more sensitivity in a week close to the anniversary of 9/11.
ChapterDealing with Family Addiction
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
The speaker shares his family's experiences with alcoholism, including the deaths of two uncles and his grandfather, and how it has impacted him and his mother.
51:24 - 52:01 (00:37)
Summary
The speaker shares his family's experiences with alcoholism, including the deaths of two uncles and his grandfather, and how it has impacted him and his mother.
ChapterDealing with Family Addiction
Episode796: What Lies Beneath
PodcastThis American Life
After seeing a promo photo of herself drinking on a show about alcohol, Elna's mother convinced her to put a stop to it before it turned into a problem like in her family's past.
52:01 - 53:13 (01:12)
Summary
After seeing a promo photo of herself drinking on a show about alcohol, Elna's mother convinced her to put a stop to it before it turned into a problem like in her family's past. Elna reflects on how the support of loved ones can make all the difference in overcoming addiction.