Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
info@henrysuncle.org (Henry's Uncle, Sophie Pyne)
Craving Connection. How Sophie overcame meth, pills, and alcohol
Craving Connection. How Sophie overcame meth, pills, and alcohol
Craving Connection. How Sophie overcame meth, pills, and alcohol
Wednesday 8th December 2021
Hear Sophie Pyne's inspiring story of overcoming addiction and becoming an advocate for better addiction education and prevention.
Explicit
90 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episodes:
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Get the buttons here!Sophie's Story: From Addiction to Advocacy
We got sober to get our life back and then to live our life.
Sophie Pyne's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and human connection. Growing up in Hong Kong and Thailand, Sophie felt the sting of abandonment from her English father, leaving her grappling with a sense of belonging. Her search for solace led her down a dark path of meth, pills, and alcohol during her high school and college years. The downward spiral seemed unending until she hit rock bottom and decided to seek help.
This episode of 'Henry's Uncle' podcast dives into Sophie's raw and honest recounting of her struggles and triumphs. After finding support through peer recovery programs, Sophie didn't just stop at saving herself. She became a beacon of hope for others, working tirelessly in collegiate recovery programs and advocating for better addiction education and prevention in universities. Her story isn't just about overcoming addiction; it's about the crucial role of personal connections and peer support in recovery.
Sophie’s experience underscores the importance of ending the stigma around addiction and fostering a community where those struggling can find understanding and support. Tune in to hear Sophie's inspiring journey and learn how she’s making a difference in the world of addiction recovery.