Lesley Klepac
Lesley Klepac
A mom, A Nurse, An Addict
A mom, A Nurse, An Addict
A mom, A Nurse, An Addict
Friday 12th February 2021
Andrea shares her moving journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing family love and community support. Listen for inspiration and hope.
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48 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Lesley Klepac
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!From Darkness to Light: Andrea's Fight for Family and Recovery
My falling was the biggest blessing - it taught me to take it one day at a time and to appreciate the small things in life.
Andrea's journey is one of heartbreak, resilience, and ultimate triumph. In this episode of 'The Recovery Scene', she opens up about her battle with addiction and her fight to reclaim her life and family. Growing up in a home overshadowed by her mother's addiction to crack, Andrea was thrust into a caretaking role far too early. This difficult upbringing paved the way for her own struggles with opiates, crack, and meth.
But amid the chaos, Andrea's love for her child became her beacon of hope. She candidly shares the grueling process of breaking free from the generational cycle of addiction, highlighting the emotional and financial challenges of seeking treatment. Andrea's story isn't just about personal recovery; it's about the broader impact of addiction on families and the critical role of community support.
Her narrative is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of cherishing small victories along the path to sobriety. Listeners will find Andrea's story both heart-wrenching and inspiring, a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always hope. Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Andrea's experience offers valuable insights and a sense of solidarity.
Tune in to hear how one mother's love became the catalyst for change, proving that recovery is not only possible but profoundly beautiful.