Micki B: From Chaos to Community and Sobriety
I hit bottom and flopped around like a fish out of water. And then he began to ask me what I was going to do, and I had no clue. That got me in all of this in the first place, and anytime anyone reminds me of my failures, I do whatever I have to do to get you out of my face.
Imagine growing up with a constant battle against anxiety and a craving for negative attention. That's how Micki B's story begins in this episode of 'Sober Speak'. Hailing from Bryan, Texas, Micki opens up about her tumultuous journey through addiction and criminal activity. She shares how she turned to drugs and alcohol as an escape, only to find herself entangled in a web of crime to sustain her habits.
Hitting rock bottom and facing the harsh realities of the criminal justice system, Micki's life took a drastic turn when she found Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Through the support of a sponsor and the AA community, she learned the importance of surrendering to a higher power and discovered a new way of living. Micki's transformation didn't stop at her own recovery; she committed herself to helping others find their path to sobriety.
Her story is a powerful testament to the strength of community and the possibility of change, no matter how far one has fallen. Tune in to hear Micki's inspiring journey and be reminded that hope and recovery are always within reach.