![]() Boucher not only establishes trust with “Raising the Bottom’s” readers, but also helps its stories rise above the run-of-the-mill statistics to help break down the stigma of addiction. ![]() Their willingness to turn the spotlight on themselves, while to the outside world their drinking still looked entirely normal, is what sets “Raising the Bottom” apart from the many addiction stories out there. Boucher along with dozens of mothers, daughters and health professionals profiled in “Raising the Bottom” courageously and vulnerably share their stories of addiction, and gives voice to an issue that’s often shoved under the rug or quietly pushed to the sidelines. ![]() Dayton, OHIO –– In “Raising the Bottom: Making Mindful Choices in a Drinking Culture,” author Lisa Boucher unearths the buried narratives of women’s addiction, shedding light on overlooked perspectives and the unique experiences of women’s complicated relationship with alcohol.īoucher’s personal experience as the daughter of an alcoholic mother and her own recovery, alongside her professional experience as a nurse witnessing the effects and misdiagnoses of alcoholism, strengthen her ability to provide an honest narrative of addiction and its impact. ![]()
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