{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69a4e7dfbbda7540f41d58e1/69a4e7eee1cf48c7c156a8da?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Diagnosed With Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis at 38 | A Sobriety Story That Will Wake You Up","description":"<p class=\"p1\">From Casual Drinking to Liver Failure: Jacob’s Story of Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Sobriety, and Second Chances</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Jacob shares his powerful journey from a normal upbringing and moderate drinking to developing alcoholic liver cirrhosis after a slow, 10-year descent into alcohol dependency.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Growing up in Wisconsin with a loving family, sports, and strong values, Jacob never saw alcohol as dangerous. Drinking started socially and casually — a beer here, wine at dinner, fun with friends. But as stress increased through marriage, business responsibilities, and parenting, alcohol quietly shifted from celebration to coping.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">In 2023, Jacob was hospitalized with severe abdominal swelling (ascites), jaundice, and ultimately diagnosed with alcoholic liver cirrhosis. Doctors gave him a grim prognosis and discussed palliative care.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">But this is not a tragedy story. It's about what Jacob is doing with his second chance. </p>\n<p class=\"p3\">-----------</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Support the Show: <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation'>https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation</a></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Join the Sober Motivation Community: <a href='https://sobermotivation.mn.co/'>https://sobermotivation.mn.co/</a></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Jacob in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feel_sober_good/</p>","author_name":"Brad McLeod"}