Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Phil Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Cathy Bergren)
Always A Leader.
Always A Leader.
Always A Leader.
Tuesday 8th June 2021
Cathy Bergren discusses her path from trauma to recovery and the vital role of community support in 'Recovery Matters! Podcast'.
63 minutes
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Cathy Bergren: From Darkness to Light in Recovery
Being brought to those dark places can show us a pathway to the brightest and beautiful of lives.
Ever wondered how a single person's journey through trauma and addiction can illuminate the path for others? In this episode of 'Recovery Matters! Podcast', hosts Phil and Sandy Valentine sit down with Cathy Bergren, the Manchester Recovery Community Center Manager. Cathy opens up about her life, from the shadows of childhood trauma to the grip of substance use, and how these experiences shaped her.
She talks candidly about dealing with control issues and codependency, and the impact these had on her family relationships. But Cathy's story is not just about struggle; it's about finding hope and community in the darkest times. She shares how being in those tough spots helped her discover a way to a brighter, more beautiful life. As a manager at a recovery center, Cathy has seen firsthand how essential community support is for those battling addiction.
Her story highlights that while each recovery journey is unique, the power of a supportive community can make all the difference. This episode dives deep into the themes of trauma, resilience, and the transformative power of recovery. Cathy's resilience and dedication shine through as she discusses the challenges and rewards of helping others on their recovery journeys. Tune in to be inspired by Cathy's incredible journey from darkness to light.