Brenda Maks
Brenda Maks
Colleen on the Outreach Team
Colleen on the Outreach Team
Colleen on the Outreach Team
Thursday 22nd April 2021
Join Brenda Maks on 'Live Rite Tonight' as she talks to Colleen about her recovery journey and her role in helping others overcome addiction.
22 minutes
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Empowering
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Brenda Maks
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Colleen's Path: From Addiction to Outreach Advocacy
Being in that new place, spreading awareness and breaking stigmas and showing that, just because you do, you've hit rock bottom, you can also reach the tippy top.
Ever wondered how someone turns their life around from addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for others? In this episode of 'Live Rite Tonight', Brenda Maks sits down with Colleen, an outreach coordinator with a powerful story of recovery. Colleen opens up about her struggles with addiction and how methadone played a crucial role in her journey towards sobriety.
She shares the pivotal moments that led her to seek help and the importance of changing her environment to support her new lifestyle. Colleen doesn't shy away from discussing the discouragement she faced with multiple recovery attempts, but she also emphasizes the transformative power of time and persistence. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that recovery is not only possible but also a journey worth taking.
Whether you're in early recovery or supporting someone who is, Colleen's story offers valuable insights and encouragement. Tune in to hear how she now helps others navigate their own paths to sobriety, breaking stigmas and fostering a supportive community along the way.