Adina Silvestri
Dr. Adina Silvestri
(Encore) Writing as A Vehicle for Truth-Telling, Healing, and Recovery
(Encore) Writing as A Vehicle for Truth-Telling, Healing, and Recovery
(Encore) Writing as A Vehicle for Truth-Telling, Healing, and Recovery
Thursday 26th August 2021
Discover how writing helped Valley heal from addiction on 'Atheists in Recovery'. Listen to her inspiring journey now.
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Adina Silvestri
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Valley's Path: From Addiction to Healing Through Writing
Being in community with people where we don't feel isolated, it's fascinating, because I feel like introverted and extroverted people. If we live another day, we have another story.
What happens when a life of instability and addiction meets the transformative power of writing? In this episode of 'Atheists in Recovery', Dr. Adina Silvestri sits down with Valley, who shares her tumultuous journey from substance abuse to finding solace and healing through storytelling. Valley's early years were marked by chaos, growing up in a split world where her mother embraced recovery while her father struggled with addiction.
College brought its own set of challenges, with Valley grappling with love addiction, alcohol dependency, and codependency. A pivotal moment came when Valley, faced with the death of her horse and an unexpected pregnancy, began to confront her reality. Moving to Alaska marked a turning point, leading her to sobriety through a mix of desperation and hope. Valley's story is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about finding one's voice in the midst of chaos.
She discovered that writing allowed her to be honest and vulnerable, creating a path to recovery that was both personal and profound. In this candid conversation, Valley emphasizes the importance of community and the healing power of sharing one's story. Whether it's through AA or online writing classes, she believes that connecting with others can help break the isolation often felt in recovery. Her advice? Embrace your stories, no matter how messy they seem.
'If we live another day, we have another story,' she says. Tune in to hear Valley's compelling narrative and learn how writing can serve as a powerful tool for healing and recovery. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of words.