From Addiction to Advocacy: Diana Dubbs' Journey with DreamLife Recovery
But if you put your recovery above everything else, everything else in your life will follow suit and follow in line.
What does it take to turn a life around and then help others do the same? In this episode of 'Emerge. Evolve. Lead.', host Maureen Ross Gemme sits down with Diana Dubbs, a remarkable woman who has done just that. Diana's story begins in New Jersey, where she battled substance use disorder before seeking treatment and finding her path to recovery.
Today, she lives in Allentown, NJ, with her family and works remotely as a director for DreamLife Recovery, a dual diagnosis facility in Western Pennsylvania. Diana opens up about her struggles with addiction and the pivotal moment she decided to seek help. She emphasizes the importance of addressing trauma in the recovery process and how treatment centers like DreamLife Recovery play a crucial role in achieving sobriety.
Balancing work and family life while maintaining her recovery has been challenging, but Diana's positive attitude and determination shine through. Listeners will find inspiration in Diana's approach to sobriety. She shares how accepting everyone's unique journey to recovery has brought her peace and how honesty with herself and others has been key to her success. Diana's advice for those looking to enter the recovery field? Start as a volunteer and build a network of supportive people.
Throughout the episode, Diana's passion for helping others is evident. Her story is a testament to the power of recovery and the impact one person can have on many lives. Tune in to hear Diana's powerful narrative and gain valuable insights into the recovery process.