Ralph Sara
Ralph Sara/Ashleigh Nowakowski
Ashleigh Nowakowski-Epidose 64
Ashleigh Nowakowski-Epidose 64
Ashleigh Nowakowski-Epidose 64
Tuesday 26th April 2022
Ashleigh Nowakowski discusses growing up with a sibling struggling with addiction and founding a non-profit for drug and alcohol prevention education.
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37 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Ashleigh Nowakowski: Turning Family Struggles into a Mission of Hope
I wanted people to understand that like it's not that simple. So yeah, there's a lot of emotions in there, and the shame and the shame of you know not going through it, the shame of being a family member that or has a family member that's struggling through it.
Imagine growing up in a household overshadowed by a sibling's addiction. In this heartfelt episode of 'The Anonymous Eskimo Podcast', host Ralph Sara sits down with Ashleigh Nowakowski, who shares her powerful story of navigating life with a brother battling substance abuse. Born in southeastern Wisconsin, Ashleigh faced an environment far from ideal, but she and her family turned their struggles into a beacon of hope for others.
Together with her parents, Ashleigh co-founded 'Your Choice to Live Inc.', a non-profit dedicated to drug and alcohol prevention education. For over ten years, she has been a passionate advocate, speaking in schools and working with high-risk youth to educate and inspire. Her efforts have not only impacted countless lives but also provided her with a platform to share her journey and the lessons learned along the way.
In this episode, Ashleigh delves into the emotional toll of having a sibling with addiction and the importance of family involvement in the recovery process. She opens up about the challenges her family faced and the triumphs they celebrated as her brother found his path to recovery. Ashleigh also discusses her book, 'The Shadow Child: Living with a Sibling’s Addiction', offering insights into her personal evolution and the cathartic process of writing.
This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and emotional support for anyone dealing with similar situations. Ashleigh's story is not just about overcoming adversity but also about transforming pain into purpose. Tune in to hear how one family's journey sparked a movement to educate and support others facing the trials of addiction.