Brett Morris
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#99 – Ashley Grimes: Was it Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder?
#99 – Ashley Grimes: Was it Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder?
#99 – Ashley Grimes: Was it Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder?
Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Hear Ashley Grimes' inspiring journey from addiction to recovery on Recovery Survey. Learn about her experiences with substance use disorder and mental health.
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Get the buttons here!Ashley Grimes: Triumph Over Addiction and Mental Health Struggles
An addict, always an addict like I, still might have those addict tendencies. So if somebody is listening that can psychoanalyze me and answer that question for me. But I do know that if I that I I believe that I have to pay attention to my recovery now because of the substance use disorder that I dealt with and that I have to always be aware that I'm one choice away from ending back where I was.
Ashley Grimes' story is one of resilience and transformation. As the president of NAMI Florida and a board member of the Volusia Recovery Alliance, Ashley has dedicated her life to advocating for those battling addiction and mental health issues. In this episode of Recovery Survey, hosted by Brett Morris, she opens up about her personal journey from the depths of addiction to a place of hope and healing.
Ashley's struggles began during a tough transition to a new school, where fitting in became a challenge. This led her down a path of substance use and addiction, eventually hitting rock bottom. With the support of her family and a newfound self-awareness, Ashley began her recovery journey. She shares how addressing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression was crucial to her healing process. Her story underscores the importance of ongoing support and self-awareness in maintaining sobriety.
Through her work with various organizations and as a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist, Ashley emphasizes the need for recovery-friendly workplaces, trauma-informed criminal justice systems, and peer support services. Her insights on gratitude and the challenges of transitioning from addiction to recovery offer inspiration and hope to anyone facing similar struggles. Tune in to hear Ashley Grimes' powerful story and learn about the importance of addressing mental health in the recovery process.