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What are the stories we are told and what are the stories we believe? In most newsrooms across the world there is a morning meeting where reporters discuss the most important stories of the day and which ones to put resources into covering. We live in a time where information comes at us fast. It’s hard to take a breath or know what to trust. Knowledge is power, and when you know better you do better. I want to explore the questions we need to be asking, the stories we need to hear and what exactly is the truth.

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The Story with Charu

Struggle & Success Battling Addiction

December 09, 2021 • Charu Kumarhia/Karen Petersen • Season 9 • Episode 12

Karen Petersen always knew there was a problem she needed help with, in 2002 she was ready to do something about it.
Growing up with an alcoholic father she was familiar with the disease. Alcohol became a way for her to cope with other anxieties but soon she realized she was addicted.
In this interview she shares her story and how others may be struggling as well.

Petersen wrote this blog post in 2021 about her struggle and success:
https://minndixiemom.wordpress.com/

If you are someone you know needs help with alcohol:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/treatment-alcohol-problems-finding-and-getting-help

Many people choose not to drink alcohol for various reasons, as a host it’s always nice to have something special for those guests. There is a world of “mocktails” out there but here is a special holiday one created just for The Story with Charu listeners:

Apple Ginger Sparkler:
Blend Sparkling Apple Juice (we used Martinelli’s Brand) with equal parts Ginger Beer (we used CannonBorough)
More juice will make it sweet and more ginger beer will make it tart. You can add club soda or seltzer to add fizz.
We topped this with a dried, candied orange but a piece of crystalized ginger could work too! Check out https://www.instagram.com/thestorywithcharu/?hl=en to take a look at the results.

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Got a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.com
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https://charukumarhia.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/thestorywithcharu/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/CharuK
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Charu Kumarhia

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