mere j
mere j
ep 16: being young in recovery
ep 16: being young in recovery
ep 16: being young in recovery
Thursday 16th November 2023
Join Mare as she candidly discusses the unique challenges and triumphs of being young in recovery, highlighting the support found in NA meetings.
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27 minutes
Hopeful
Empowering
Raw
Transformative
Resilient
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mere j
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Mare shares excerpts from Narcotics Anonymous literature, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of being young in recovery.
- She articulates the power of finding belonging and support in NA meetings, regardless of age.
- Mare emphasizes that addiction does not discriminate based on age, highlighting the transformative power of recovery.
- Her emotionally charged narration resonates with listeners navigating similar challenges, underscoring the message of hope and resilience.
- Mare concludes with a call to action, urging anyone struggling with addiction to reach out to the SAMHSA National Helpline for help.
Recovery and being a young addict in recovery is not easy but it is worth it. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, please reach out to the SAMHSA National Helpline. There's help available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Please call 1-800-662-4357 and let's get you some help.
Feeling isolated because of your age while battling addiction? You're not alone. In this heartfelt episode of 'The Diary of a Young Addict', 22-year-old host Mare dives into the unique struggles and triumphs that young addicts face in recovery. Drawing from her own experiences and powerful excerpts from Narcotics Anonymous literature, Mare paints a vivid picture of what it means to be young and in recovery.
She touches on the deep sense of isolation and denial that many young addicts experience, but also highlights the incredible support and belonging found in NA meetings. Age doesn't matter when it comes to addiction, and Mare's story is a testament to the power of community and fellowship in overcoming it. Her raw, emotionally charged narration resonates with anyone navigating similar challenges, offering hope and resilience through the shared experiences within the NA community.
This episode is a must-listen for young addicts seeking connection and understanding.