Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
79: Memoir of a Delinquent Girlhood with Maureen Stanton
79: Memoir of a Delinquent Girlhood with Maureen Stanton
79: Memoir of a Delinquent Girlhood with Maureen Stanton
Thursday 19th December 2019
Listen to Maureen Stanton discuss her memoir on teenage addiction and recovery on 'The Addicted Mind Podcast'.
33 minutes
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Maureen Stanton's Raw Journey Through Teenage Addiction and Recovery
It resonated with me so much because, you know, I was about the same age when I got help. But that feeling you really capture it and I think, for anybody out there who wants to understand that, I think your book really really does that really well and I appreciate you writing it and I appreciate you putting yourself out there for other people to hear the story.
Teenage years can be a whirlwind of emotions and confusion, and for Maureen Stanton, it was a time marked by deep anxiety and self-doubt. In this episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', host Duane Osterlind chats with Maureen about her memoir, 'Body Leaping Backwards: Memoir of a Delinquent Girlhood'. This powerful book captures Maureen's struggles with drug use and addiction during her adolescence.
She opens up about the emotional turmoil that led her to self-medicate with Angel Dust, a dissociative anesthetic popular in the 1970s. The conversation reveals how Maureen's feelings of shame kept her from publishing her story for decades, only finding the courage to do so after her father's passing in 2014. Maureen believed that sharing her story was crucial, as it still resonates with today's teenagers despite the changing times.
This episode dives into the significant impact of shame on addiction, the nuances of adolescent brain development, and the cultural factors influencing teenage drug use. Maureen's candid recounting of her journey from addiction to recovery serves as a poignant reminder that addiction can affect anyone, and seeking help is essential. Her story underscores the power of sharing personal experiences to inspire and support others facing similar challenges.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of addiction and the resilience required to overcome it.