i am somebody
i am somebody
Carrie
Carrie
Carrie
Friday 1st November 2024
Carrie shares her powerful story of overcoming substance use, highlighting the importance of community support and the journey to thriving in sobriety.
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33 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Supportive
Encouraging
Compassionate
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Episode Overview
- Never give up on recovery, no matter how many times you've tried.
- Community support is crucial in the journey to sobriety.
- Trusting in a higher power can be a significant part of recovery.
- Empathy and self-care are essential for long-term sobriety.
- Sharing your recovery story can help others on their path.
Just don't give up. No matter how old you are, no matter how many times you've tried, there's always hope out there.
Carrie’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of 'i am somebody', Carrie opens up about her battle with substance use and her path to recovery. From her early struggles with family issues and losing her mother at a young age, to finding herself in a toxic relationship that pushed her towards alcohol, Carrie’s story is a testament to resilience and the power of community support.
She talks candidly about the moments that led her to seek help, including a significant altercation that made her realise she needed to change her life. With the help of a crisis worker neighbour, Carrie found herself in a religious sober living house where she began to rebuild her life. She shares how learning to trust in a higher power and accepting the support of others were pivotal in her recovery journey.
Now, with over four and a half years of sobriety, Carrie spends her days helping others as an advocate at the City Mission and continues to attend AA meetings regularly. Her message is clear: no matter how many times you’ve tried, never give up on recovery. Carrie's story is filled with hope, gratitude, and a determination to thrive, not just survive. Her reflections on the importance of empathy and self-care are valuable lessons for anyone on a similar path.
If you're looking for a heartfelt and uplifting story of recovery, this episode is a must-listen.