Bob Bay

Our Real Life - Stories and lessons about addiction and recovery from the pains of life

Bob Bay

  • Cathy

Cathy

Friday 6th December 2019

Listen to Cathy share her inspiring journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting trauma, faith, and founding a jail ministry.
36 minutes
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Empowering
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About this podcast

Our Real Life - Stories and lessons about addiction and recovery from the pains of life
Author:
Bob Bay
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Categories:
Religion & Spirituality
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Cathy's Journey: From Darkness to Light in Recovery

I found that grace, something I never knew about. When I came to CR, I found out that God was a very loving God and that He cares about me.
Cathy's life story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. In this episode of 'Our Real Life', Bob Bay sits down with Cathy to unravel her remarkable journey from the depths of addiction to the heights of recovery. Cathy opens up about her harrowing experiences with childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and teen pregnancy, and how these events led her down a path of substance abuse in search of relief.
Yet, amid the chaos, Cathy found a beacon of hope in recovery and faith. Cathy's narrative is not just about overcoming addiction but also about the miracles she encountered along the way. She shares poignant moments of grace and the profound impact that discovering a loving God had on her healing process. One of the most inspiring aspects of her story is the jail ministry she and her husband founded, providing support and hope to others battling their own demons.
Listeners will find Cathy's reflections on making amends and finding peace particularly moving. Her words, 'I found that grace, something I never knew about. When I came to CR, I found out that God was a very loving God and that He cares about me', resonate deeply, offering a message of hope and redemption. For anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Cathy's story is a beacon of hope.
It’s a heartfelt reminder that no matter how dark the path may seem, recovery and peace are possible. Tune in to hear Cathy's inspiring journey and find solace in her words.