Season 12, Episode 2
Nichole
Age: 25
Location: Calgary, Canada
Addiction: Alcohol (beer)
What’s memorable: The shaking, seizing, slurring, blackouts, and prostituting herself for beer are disturbing, as is the way she and her mother blame her sister for Nichole’s drinking. I mean what her sister and her boyfriend did was super shitty (Nichole’s boyfriend of 5 years left her for her sister and now they’re engaged) but to say that’s the whole reason she’s an alcoholic is just absurd. I know people need a scapegoat for stuff like this, I get it, but it’s all pretty unfair to pin it all on the sister.
Update: Here’s an interview with sober Nichole
Official Synopsis: Nichole, 25, has constant tremors due to a severe alcohol addiction as she struggles to overcome her sister’s betrayal.
Original Air Date: August 2012
Interventionist: Donna
oof. i was shocked at how advanced Nichole’s alcoholism was for her age, so young… and what a messy family. Sam and Matt suck for what they did, but it’s also clear that her mother LOVED the fighting around the situation, and i got the vibe Sam did as well. Nichole is addicted to alcohol and her mother’s addicted to the drama. i hope that the family was able to patch things up somewhat and that Nichole is doing better, she was running out of time
Unpopular opinion maybe but I think her sister is a horrible person… I thought so the first time I saw this episode six years ago and I think it now seeing it again. I don’t agree with the mom and whoever else disowning the sister necessarily. But bottom line, if you truly love your sister or family member, you don’t sleep and enter a relationship with the man she loves. No matter what. End of story. Her. Sis
Dammit, got cut off.
If her sister truly loved her she wouldn’t be capable of this, end of story.
It’s not the sole cause of Nichole’s problem but a very very obvious root.
this was the hardest episode of intervention to watch. it’s the only episode that made me cry.
the betrayal from her sister was unimaginable. I get that at a certain point. we I’ll have to move on, but it hurts when that happens from somebody you least expect it from. I really hope that Nicole is still doing well. she seems like a beautiful soul
does anyone know a website to watch season 12? the ones I’ve been using all stop at s11 until s18. I’m not in the US so can’t use hulu/a&e. thank you anyone who can help!!
You can download the A&E app on your iPhone, or your smart TV… And then on some episodes, they have extra clips of the intervention, or after the intervention… Also, if you have DIRECTV, you can search A&E and you can stream most of the episodes… I go back-and-forth between the two because some of the episodes are on one and not the other…
I just watched the episode with Nichole and my heart goes out to her. It has been 10 years since this episode and I pray that she is sober and has found happiness in a healthy relationship. Without judgement…I noticed that it looked like the whole family regularly drank as a recreational activity. There is a good chance that her alcoholism could of been hereditary, especially with her dads previous binges.
There were several factors that predisposed her to being at risk of using substances. As noted above her dad had a drinking problem and the environment exposed her at an early age that it was “normal.” I think the relationship with her father also played a significant part in her using. He was physically and mentally abusive and it looked like she had abandonment issues with him. I will say that I give her father credit at the end of this episode. He took accountability for his past behavior, admitted his wrongs and started taking an active role in her recovery.
Her mother, although her intentions were good, was an enabler, which ultimately hurt her daughter. I think that she was torn between her 2 daughters and was disgusted by Samantha and Matt’s relationship. I think people downing her mom was uncalled for. She was in a horrible situation and I honestly thought she was doing what she thought was best…the mother felt Nichole’s pain and she could not get past that some of that pain was caused by her other daughter. The mother was in pain and felt helpless. The best thing she did was get educated, along with counseling.
The sister and Matt was a different story. These 2 bothered me the most. Nichole was very young and Matt was her 1st love and for people to say that BOTH of them weren’t responsible for her pain, is ridiculous and ignorant to me. They were both arrogant and had a “get over it” attitude. I think Samantha was somewhat jealous of Nichole and you can only describe Matt as an inconsiderate, asshole. Her sister should of NEVER crossed that line. The sisters grew up very close and that’s a line you just don’t cross. There’s too many fish in the sea to settle for one asshole that you know is going to devastate your sister. Once Samantha realized the incredible pain and damage it was doing to Nichole, she should of broke it off. I do blame the sister for tearing the family apart and if people don’t understand that….you clearly have never been betrayed to that level. It is devastating, and has life long consequences. Do I think that Nichole would of eventually became an alcoholic if this would not of happened? There is a good chance of it…but it may not have reached the severity that it did, especially with her being so young when this happened. She definitely went through a grieving period. The 2 people that she loved and trusted the most not only stomped on her heart, but humiliated her beyond belief. I feel that the interventionist was wrong to let the sister even be involved in the intervention and lacks professionalism by not even addressing it. Samantha ruined that bond and she will continue to be a trigger in Nichole’s sobriety. Even if the sisters have healed enough to be cordial to each other. Samantha has forever put a wedge in their relationship. I hope that piece of ass was worth it?!? Nichole….you are a beautiful woman; I hope that wherever you are, that you have found peace and the happiness you deserve. GOD Bless🙏🙏🙏
And let’s say Nicole DID get over it. There is NO WAY I’d be able to sit across the table from a man who cheated on my daughter with my other daughter and be okay with it. I completely feel that Nicole needs to stop using that situation as a crutch to drink BUT I also feel like Matt should be blackballed from the family and Samantha needs to figure out where she falls within that situation. Their relationship is NOT okay.
Nichole’s story really touched my heart. I pray to God that she is still sober and doing well and most of all I pray that she is saved by the Grace of God. God Bless you Nichole.
Just watched this episode for the 3rd time. Each time I am just heartbroken for you. My husband is 8 years sober and finally understands he can never have another drink. It will kill him. It’s that ‘more’ that never stops. Nichole-I hope you have found happiness, forgiveness and the mindset that you are worth living and you can do this. Sending positive thoughts-your episode was truly touching.
Watching Nichole walk into the rehab facility was unbelievably heartbreaking. 4 employees literally helped her to walk. She looked SO darn good at the end and I was nothing but impressed with her when she admitted her drinking wasn’t her sister /ex’s fault. Hope she’s doing well. Such a pretty girl. Be well and happy, Nichole!
Nicole is so beautiful inside and out. If you are reading this Nicole ~ someone in Ohio hopes you are well and is wishing you PEACE AND HAPPINESS! God Bless you.
Can’t access the interview with Nichole. Is there another link?
new link to the Metro article. https://issuu.com/metro_canada/docs/20120828_ca_calgary
I disagree, what her sister Samantha did was unforgivable and at a young age for that to happen I can’t even imagine the hurt. It
I 100% agree what the sister did was despicable! Especially as a young teenager in love how do you expect her to feel or react?! C’mon there is plenty of fish in the sea, the sister was WRONG. She’s still with the guy and had kids, great, doesn’t make it right. But he acts like a jerk anyways, so I hope Nichole realizes she’s probably better off! Let her sister have him, he’s no prize. Seeing her in the above article was amazing she looked beautiful and healthy! That was in 12′ I wish there were more recent updates! I’m still rooting for you Nichole!
Once Upon A Time people thought it was wrong to sleep with your sister’s boyfriend, But nowadays it’s OK.
Pretty sure no one is saying it’s ok to betray a sibling like that. The point is, Nichole’s drinking and addiction is all her own doing. No one else’s. She even acknowledges and accepts that at the end of her episode.
That episode was hard. I understand, why her mother bought her beer. A cold turkey from alcohol can be very dangerous, I’ve been there too, 15 years sober now. So what is the other option then buy her booze? She couldn’t do it herself anymore, she could barely stand straigt. I wish her all the best.
Well, some would say that if you can’t stand straight from drinking, you’re not at risk of withdrawal for several hours, ya know, because you’re intoxicated.
Anyone know how Nicole is doing now? Saw her sisters page…no pics of anyone but selfies with one kid or the other as a prop…Nicole’s experience with complete drunkenness all the time pained me to watch…that was me 11 years ago..I hope she is well.
This episode got to me also as well. Everything down to the severity of Nicole’s alcoholism at a young age to the toxic family dynamic. Her sister didn’t truly care for her. I would be devastated if my sister was to do that to me and its constantly rubbed in her face because they are still together. While its obvious she had problems before with alcohol , I dont think the alcoholism would have been as severe if she didn’t go through such a tremendous betrayal/trauma. That event happened and traumatized her… especially as a young emotional person.
I think her mother was so torn from seeing her daughter on the brink of death , so she held her other sister responsible .. ( i dont really blame her) again Nicole’s sister didn’t truly care.
The constant lack of healthy family dynamic and support didnt help. I think her family made this worse and almost ruined her life . She does have to take some responsibility for her choosing to drink but psychologically she was young to go through this and it wasnt right. She looked so broken at the treatment center.
She probably wont ever experience a regular healthy family network of love and support.