Lesley the Hummingbird of Hope: One Woman’s Real, Funny, and Heartfelt Road to Sobriety

Hey friend — pull up a chair. In this episode Leslie (aka Hummingbird) takes us on a wildly honest, often hilarious, and deeply moving tour of her life with alcoholism and the surprising ways recovery showed up for her.

Leslie talks about the messy and human parts: growing up with addiction in the family, the low points that no one should have to carry, and the tiny, ridiculous moments (like hiding a bottle in the bathroom) that become the turning points. Leslie’s storytelling is full of warmth and wit — she’s the kind of person who’ll make you laugh and then hand you a tissue.

We hear how rehab and AA weren’t magic fixes but a lifeline — daily meetings, a sponsor who pulled her through, service work that lit up her life, and the patience to do the work step by step. She shares powerful moments of connection: strangers who became angels, jail meetings that mattered, and the people who kept showing up even when she didn’t want them to.

Most of all, this episode is about family and second chances. Leslie’s daughters found their own paths to sobriety, her relationships slowly healed, and she learned to be kind to herself while staying vigilant — because she knows how easily the old ways can creep back in. There’s humor here, too: nicknames, hats, and the joyful absurdity of AA meeting names like “Old Farts.”

If you’re new, nearly new, or just curious, you’ll feel invited and welcome — Leslie’s message is simple and true: come all the way in, look for similarities, find someone to help, and remember there are angels everywhere. Stick around to the end for a warm reminder to subscribe and support the show if this story touched you.

 

 

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