Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#201 Can't Stop Her Addictions w/Noemi
#201 Can't Stop Her Addictions w/Noemi
#201 Can't Stop Her Addictions w/Noemi
Friday 28th November 2014
Noemi opens up about her struggles with addiction and abuse on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'. A story of resilience and hope.
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106 minutes
Empowering
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Hopeful
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Author:
Paul Gilmartin
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Body & Mind
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Noemi's Fight: Addiction, Abuse, and the Road to Recovery
We never will until we can have compassion for ourselves and be okay with who we are, where we are every day, no matter what our external circumstances are, and it's hard.
Picture a young woman grappling with anorexia, bulimia, and blackout drinking. In this poignant episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', Paul Gilmartin sits down with Noemi, a 24-year-old first-generation Mexican-American, who bravely shares her tumultuous journey. Growing up in a family riddled with addiction and abuse, Noemi's struggles were compounded by an abusive ex-boyfriend whose chaos offered a twisted escape from her pain. Her candidness about her ongoing battles and the origins of her suffering is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
Gilmartin provides a compassionate space for Noemi to open up about the shame, guilt, and difficulty in breaking free from toxic patterns. Their conversation touches on the challenges of seeking help, the significant role of family in mental health, and the vital importance of self-compassion in the recovery process. This episode isn't just a story of struggle; it's a testament to resilience and the enduring hope for recovery.
Noemi's honesty offers a beacon of hope for anyone facing similar battles, reminding us all that healing is possible with patience, compassion, and support.