Women Warriors: Karen and Mary Ellen on Addiction and Recovery
You have to work at recovery on a Daily basis and if you do work at it, you will be able to deal with life's ups and downs.
Karen and Mary Ellen open up about their journeys through addiction and recovery in this heartfelt episode of 'Sharing Recovery'. Hosted by Suzanne Kelly and Jack Kropp, this conversation dives deep into the unique challenges and triumphs that women face on the path to sobriety. Mary Ellen discusses the crucial steps in recovery that can enhance one's quality of life, including the importance of self-reflection.
Karen shares her insights on the opioid epidemic's impact and the essential role of faith and support systems. Both women stress the need for daily commitment to recovery, highlighting how it helps navigate life's inevitable ups and downs. They also talk about mending relationships with family members and the various resources available to those battling addiction. Karen sums it up perfectly: 'Recovery is an ongoing process. You have to work at it every day'.
This episode offers a raw, honest look at the disease of addiction and the hope found in recovery.