She Hid Alcoholism Until Liver Failure Nearly Killed Her | Cirrhosis, Withdrawals & Survival

In this raw and deeply emotional episode of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, Caylene shares the full truth of her battle with alcoholism — a battle that nearly cost her life.

What began as “normal” wine drinking slowly escalated into daily dependence, hiding alcohol around her home, drinking before work, and waking up shaking until her first sip. During COVID, her addiction spiraled until her family staged an intervention that saved her life.

Soon after, doctors diagnosed Caylene with end-stage liver disease and cirrhosis. She experienced severe alcohol withdrawal, hallucinations, massive fluid buildup that made her look pregnant for over a year, repeated hospitalizations, invasive medical procedures, and was placed on the liver transplant list.

Over the course of two years sober, Caylene endured:

• Liver failure and cirrhosis

• Weekly and twice-weekly fluid drainage procedures

• Withdrawal without rehab

• Life-threatening hospitalizations

• Emergency surgery removing part of her intestines

• A TIPS procedure that ultimately saved her life

Today, Caylene is over two years sober, medically stable, and using her story to help others who feel trapped in addiction.

This episode is a reminder that alcoholism doesn’t always look chaotic — until it suddenly is. And that it’s never too late to ask for help.

If you or someone you love is struggling, this episode may save a life.

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