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14 Year Old Meth Addict Gets 100 Days Sober
14 Year Old Meth Addict Gets 100 Days Sober
14 Year Old Meth Addict Gets 100 Days Sober
Tuesday 14th May 2019
Hear Ashley's journey from meth addiction at 14 to 100 days sober. Join Brandon Lee on 'Escaping Rock Bottom' for a story of resilience and hope.
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Get the buttons here!Ashley’s Road to Recovery: From Meth at 14 to 100 Days Sober
I found my solution and I'm like, if this is what this feels like, I'm never not going to be high on this...Through all my treatment centers I've been to as an adolescent, which most of them it was before I was didn't appreciate them in the moment, because you know it's either you go or the cops kind of take you as a minor...I don't want to die. So I looked at drugs as my it went hand in hand with homelessness and to me that was just like I didn't have to worry about letting anybody else down.
Ashley’s story is a gripping tale of resilience and hope. Growing up in the affluent Orange County, California, she seemed to have it all. But beneath the surface, she struggled to fit in and found an escape in meth at just 14 years old. Her journey took darker turns as she later turned to heroin. Despite her surroundings, addiction didn’t discriminate. Now 23, Ashley has been through 16 treatment facilities, each time battling relapse and despair.
Yet, there's a silver lining: she recently celebrated 100 days of sobriety. In this episode of 'Escaping Rock Bottom', Ashley opens up to Brandon Lee about the role untreated trauma played in her addiction. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and the unwavering support of her loved ones in her recovery journey.
Her newfound confidence shines through as she shares her dream of opening a bat and sloth sanctuary, a testament to her desire to give back and help others struggling with similar issues. Ashley’s story is not just about addiction; it’s about the power of perseverance and the human spirit. Her candid conversation with Brandon offers a raw and unfiltered look into the challenges and triumphs of overcoming addiction.
Whether you’re on your own path to recovery or supporting someone who is, Ashley’s journey will inspire and resonate deeply.