Matthew Butler
Matthew Butler
#06 - Chelsey: Addiction, Detox, Bereavement & Breast Cancer
#06 - Chelsey: Addiction, Detox, Bereavement & Breast Cancer
#06 - Chelsey: Addiction, Detox, Bereavement & Breast Cancer
Wednesday 15th June 2022
Join Chelsey as she discusses her mother's struggles with addiction, detox, breast cancer, and loss on the 'Believe in People Podcast' with Matthew Butler.
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Get the buttons here!Chelsey's Story: Navigating Addiction, Breast Cancer, and Loss
I think, like what you're saying there, you went years without even knowing that your mum had a problem.
How do you cope when life throws one challenge after another? In this moving episode of the 'Believe in People Podcast', host Matthew Butler sits down with Chelsey to explore her mother's tumultuous journey through addiction, detox, recovery, and a devastating breast cancer diagnosis. Chelsey opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of watching her mother struggle with addiction, from methadone treatments to multiple detoxes and stints in rehab.
She shares the heart-wrenching experience of her mother's health decline following a breast cancer diagnosis and the profound impact it had on her family. Chelsey's candid reflections on being a 'rescuer' and the importance of family support provide valuable insights into the complexities of addiction and recovery. As she recounts her mother's final days and the emotional aftermath of her passing just after her 50th birthday, Chelsey emphasizes the significance of therapy and self-care in her own healing process.
This episode offers a raw and heartfelt look at the intertwined battles of addiction and illness, highlighting the resilience needed to navigate such profound challenges.