514: Christina Cruz | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women514: Christina Cruz | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women
The Magdalen House Podcast
Christina Cruz shares her journey from alcoholism to freedom, highlighting the transformative power of the 12-step program.
42:15•12 Jul 2023
Christina Cruz: A Story of Freedom and Recovery
Episode Overview
- Christina shares her journey from early drinking habits to spiralling into alcoholism
- She discusses the transformative power of the 12-step programme and the freedom it brings
- Reflects on the joy of forming meaningful relationships and helping other alcoholic women
- Candid conversation about making amends and overcoming the mental obsession with alcohol
- A deep and honest exploration of the path to recovery and the hope it offers
“As grateful, recovered alcoholics, freedom from our disease is something we celebrate daily. I thought it was just sobriety, but the 12-step programme brought me a daily reprieve and a channel to a source of power that keeps me sober as long as I continue to do this.”
Ever wondered how someone breaks free from the grip of alcoholism? In this episode of 'Recovered', Christina Cruz shares her raw and inspiring journey from high school parties to a life of sobriety. Interviewed by Brynn Hansen, Christina opens up about the traumatic events that fueled her drinking and the moments of clarity that led her to seek help. She doesn't shy away from discussing the struggles she faced with outpatient programs and relationships that didn't quite stick.
Instead, she highlights the transformative power of the 12-step program, which helped her overcome the mental obsession with alcohol. Christina also talks about the importance of making amends and how it brought her peace. Today, she finds joy in meaningful relationships, completing her degree, and helping other women on their recovery journeys. This episode offers a heartfelt and honest look at the challenges and triumphs of sobriety, making it a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction.
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