AJ Butler
AJ Butler
Ep. 17 Welcome Andrea !!!!
Ep. 17 Welcome Andrea !!!!
Ep. 17 Welcome Andrea !!!!
Thursday 7th November 2019
Join AJ Butler as he welcomes Andrea to share her journey from addiction to recovery on the Oct-sober Recovery Podcast.
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AJ Butler
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Andrea's Path: From Darkness to Light in Recovery
My solution to my problem is spiritual, and it is about what I've been taught in AA, and it's not about meds, and it's not for me, at least for right now.
Have you ever felt lost, searching for a way out of the darkness? In this episode of the 'Oct-sober Recovery Podcast', host AJ Butler introduces Andrea, a woman whose story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Andrea's struggle with addiction began in her late teens, but her battle with depression and fear started long before that. She recalls always having some obsession, a way to cope with the pain she couldn't quite name.
Her parents, whom she describes as angels, tried everything to help her, but it was a long and difficult road. Andrea’s journey is a powerful testament to the complexity of addiction and the hope that recovery brings. Andrea’s story takes us through her early years of substance use, the unhealthy coping mechanisms she developed, and the pivotal moments that led her to seek help.
She speaks candidly about her time in a halfway house in Salisbury and how showing up to meetings became the heartbeat of her recovery. One of the most baffling parts of her story is how she picked up substances not just when things were bad, but also when they were good. This episode delves into the paradoxes of addiction and the importance of finding a supportive community. For Andrea, recovery wasn't about finding a chemical solution but a spiritual one.
She found solace and strength through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and her story underscores the power of perseverance and the importance of finding a path that works for you. Andrea’s honesty and resilience shine through as she shares her experiences, making this episode a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction. Tune in to hear Andrea’s incredible journey from addiction to recovery, and find inspiration in her story of hope and healing.