In this episode of Listening to Lawyers, trial attorney April Toy shares her personal journey with alcoholism and recovery.
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In this episode of Listening to Lawyers, trial attorney April Toy shares her personal journey with alcoholism and recovery.
Growing up on a rural California farm, April faced numerous challenges before finding her path to law.
She discusses her early experiences with alcohol, the tipping point that led her to seek help, and her journey through Alcoholics Anonymous.
April emphasizes the importance of sharing her story to break the stigma surrounding alcoholism and hopes to inspire others facing similar struggles.
Listening to Lawyers is a special project of the State Bar of Wisconsin's Lawyer Assistance Program (WisLAP).
The podcast is hosted by WisLAP Program Manager Amber Ault.
Listen to more episodes of the Listening to Lawyers at wisbar.org/podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Listening to Lawyers
00:29 Meet April Toy: A Journey to Law
12:16 The Role of Alcohol in April's Life
21:20 The Tipping Point: Acknowledging the Problem
30:17 Finding Recovery: The AA Experience
38:30 The Impact of Being a Lawyer on Recovery
39:52 Sharing the Story: Breaking the Stigma
