MARR Addiction Treatment Centers
MARR Addiction Treatment Centers
Ep 34: I Started to Feel Safe Here
Ep 34: I Started to Feel Safe Here
Ep 34: I Started to Feel Safe Here
Monday 17th June 2019
Listen to Ashley's inspiring story of finding safety and community at MARR Addiction Treatment Centers.
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Recovery Reimagined
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Get the buttons here!Ashley’s Path to Sobriety: Finding Safety and Community at MARR
I started to realize internally how much I craved relationships with other women... and the turning point for me was... standing where I thought I was on the spectrum of being introverted. Otherwise, it would have worked before you had tried that, right, yeah, um, I didn't know exactly what needed to happen.
Ashley’s battle with alcoholism was a constant struggle, compounded by her fear of being alone. Initially resistant to the idea of a 12 Step program, her perspective shifted after hearing Stacee F.'s account of her family's positive experience with MARR Addiction Treatment Centers. This newfound willingness led Ashley to check into MARR, where she began to feel a sense of safety and belonging that had eluded her for so long. Adjusting to life at the women's center wasn’t easy.
Building relationships with other women was particularly challenging for Ashley. A pivotal moment came during an exercise where participants stood on a line to indicate their level of introversion. This activity made Ashley realize just how much she craved meaningful connections. MARR’s structured environment and supportive community provided the foundation she needed to start rebuilding her life. As Ashley progressed in her recovery, she faced the daunting task of finding employment while grappling with the fear of disclosing her addiction.
To her surprise, she discovered that many people around her had personal connections to alcoholism and addiction, which helped her feel less isolated. Through the 12 Step Recovery process, Ashley not only worked on her sobriety but also focused on making amends and seeking forgiveness. One notable moment was when she apologized to Stacee F. for disrupting her wedding, a gesture that marked significant personal growth.
Ashley’s journey is a testament to the power of community and spiritual principles in recovery. Her story underscores the importance of staying connected to a supportive network, a lesson she continues to embrace by attending alumni meetings, sometimes with her dog in tow. Tune in to hear Ashley’s inspiring tale of resilience and transformation.