The Magdalen House
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519: Tina Shuey | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women
519: Tina Shuey | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women
519: Tina Shuey | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women
Wednesday 4th October 2023
Join Tina Shuey as she recounts her journey from despair in alcoholism to finding hope and sobriety at The Magdalen House.
34 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Tina Shuey's Path to Sobriety: From Despair to Hope
Episode Overview
- Tina's journey from hopelessness in active alcoholism to finding a solution at the Magdalene House
- Acknowledging the accurate definition of alcoholism and committing to share it
- Building a new toolbox and leaving behind reliance on alcohol
- The pivotal step one experience and resuming normal life roles
- Embracing growth and a passion for mental health and combatting stigma
My recovery is truly the core of my being. My message is for that woman who's hiding in her closet who doesn't know that there is a solution, who doesn't know there's hope because that used to be me.
Imagine feeling completely lost, not knowing how to break free from the grip of alcoholism. This is where Tina Shuey's story begins. In this heartfelt episode of 'Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women', host Brehn Hanson sits down with Tina, a therapist and board chair at The Magdalen House, to share her remarkable journey from hopelessness to recovery.
Tina opens up about her life before sobriety, where drinking was a constant attempt to manage what she thought was just a minor problem. Her day of grace on January 5th, 2013, marked a pivotal moment when she realized she needed help and found herself at The Magdalen House. It was here that Tina truly began to understand the nature of alcoholism and started her path to recovery.
Through candid conversations, she reflects on the shame and misunderstanding she felt about alcoholism before finding support and clarity. Tina's story is one of transformation, from feeling like she was jumping off a cliff to embracing hope and building a new life without alcohol. With the support of her family and the community at The Magdalen House, she found a sponsor, developed new coping tools, and gradually regained control over her life.
Now, ten years sober, Tina has achieved significant milestones, including earning a master's degree in social work and thriving in her career as an outpatient therapist. She emphasizes the importance of family support and understanding the dynamics of alcoholism. Tina's passion for mental health and combating stigma shines through as she shares her experiences and aspirations to help others.
Her message to women still struggling is clear: reach out, seek information, and find the courage to take that first step towards a beautiful life. Tune in to hear Tina's inspiring journey and discover how hope and determination can lead to a fulfilling life in recovery.