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Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#254 Andrea Abbate
#254 Andrea Abbate
Friday 4th December 2015
Andrea Abbate discusses addiction, incest, and healing with Paul Gilmartin on Mental Illness Happy Hour. A raw conversation on overcoming trauma.
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168 minutes
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Author:
Paul Gilmartin
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"A perversely safe place in which he and his guests talk about their fears, addictions and traumatic childhoods." - NY Times "Normalizes what so many others feel but have been too fearful or ashame...
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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!Andrea Abbate's Journey Through Trauma, Addiction, and Healing on Mental Illness Happy Hour
I have no desire to know how many measures of a song I've heard while in a store, but I know anyway, compulsive behaviors, burning the cigarette helps me remember I can feel other kinds of pain, not just mental...
What if your life story included battling addiction, surviving incest, and grappling with an eating disorder? In this compelling episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin sits down with Andrea Abbate, a 59-year-old comic and writer, who bravely shares her tumultuous journey. Andrea’s life has been a whirlwind of challenges, from her involvement in Scientology to dealing with a mother who struggled with reality and a father who abused her.
She recounts how her mother’s casual use of percodan led her down the path of drug addiction and how she sought refuge in Scientology during her darkest times. Despite these overwhelming hurdles, Andrea’s story is one of resilience and recovery. Through therapy, writing, and connecting with others who have faced similar traumas, she has found ways to heal and rebuild her life.
Paul Gilmartin creates a supportive space for Andrea to open up about her past, offering listeners a raw and heartfelt conversation on the complexities of mental health. This episode is not just about the pain and struggles; it’s also about finding light in the darkest of places. If you’re seeking an honest discussion on overcoming trauma and the power of healing, Andrea Abbate’s story is one you won’t want to miss.