Selena Armitage: Battling Addiction and Embracing Strength
If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.
Imagine facing the world with a physical disability, an addiction, and the scars of an abusive relationship. In this episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, host Blu Robinson sits down with Selena Armitage, an athlete who has turned her life around despite these formidable challenges. Selena's story begins with a club foot and subsequent surgeries that led her down the path of opiate addiction. But that's just the start.
She also had to navigate the emotional turmoil of an abusive relationship, which only deepened her reliance on substances for relief. Through it all, Selena found a way to reclaim her life and her voice. This episode dives into how she used positive thinking, spirituality, and community support to not just survive but thrive. Selena's resilience is a powerful reminder that no matter how tough life gets, you can always find a way forward.
Tune in to hear her inspiring journey and gain insights into how you can apply her lessons to your own life.