Five Years Sober: Ash Butterss Shares Her Journey
Episode Overview
Small, consistent changes can lead to profound transformations. Building self-worth and trust is crucial in recovery. Rehab can be the start of an entirely new life. Coping with triggers is an ongoing process. Finding purpose and clarity is possible post-sobriety.
I didn't get my life back. I got a brand new life.
In this special solo episode of Behind the Smile, Ash Butterss celebrates a remarkable milestone—five years of sobriety. Reflecting on her journey from hitting rock bottom to embracing a life of clarity and purpose, Ash shares her candid story. She talks about her initial belief that rehab would teach her to 'drink like a lady', only to realise that she needed to build an entirely new life.
Ash discusses the small but consistent changes she made daily, which led to profound transformations over time. She also opens up about the struggles, lessons, and emotional shifts that have shaped her recovery journey. Ash's story is one of resilience and hope, offering inspiration to anyone seeking to make positive changes in their life. Her reflections on self-worth, trust, and the importance of showing up for oneself are both touching and motivating.
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that it's possible to rebuild and thrive, no matter how daunting the path may seem. Tune in to hear Ash's raw and honest account of her five-year sobriety journey and find out what steps you can take to transform your own life.