What it was like; What happened; What it's like now
What it was like; What happened; What it's like now
12 - Lourdes
12 - Lourdes
12 - Lourdes
Saturday 7th July 2018
Hear Lourdes' inspiring recovery from multiple addictions on 'QUALIFIED', emphasizing community support and the power of sharing personal struggles.
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What it was like; What happened; What it's like now
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Lourdes: Conquering Multiple Addictions with Courage and Community
I do believe that we're only as sick as our secrets and that sharing what is true for me will hopefully resonate for someone else.
Lourdes' journey through the maze of multiple addictions is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of 'QUALIFIED', she opens up about her battles with Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder, Atypical Anorexia, Orthorexia, Codependency, Sex and Love Addiction, Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Avoidant Personality Style, and Depression. Lourdes bravely shares her story, emphasizing the importance of speaking out and finding a supportive community to lean on.
Lourdes' struggles began in childhood, where trauma planted seeds of shame and inadequacy. These feelings led her to various forms of addiction as coping mechanisms. Her path to recovery wasn't easy, but it was through seeking help and connecting with others that she found a way out of the darkness. She firmly believes that “we're only as sick as our secrets”, and that by sharing her truth, she can resonate with and inspire others facing similar challenges.
A key takeaway from Lourdes' story is the crucial role of support networks. Whether through therapy, support groups, or other resources, having a community to rely on was essential for her healing process. Her openness about her struggles highlights the transformative power of sharing personal experiences. Lourdes hopes her honesty will encourage others to seek help and realize they are not alone. Her story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of hope.
Lourdes' journey reminds us that no matter how overwhelming our battles may seem, there is always a path to a brighter future. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, Lourdes' story on 'QUALIFIED' offers a beacon of hope and a reminder that recovery is possible.