mere j
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ep 6: four years clean!!!!!
ep 6: four years clean!!!!!
ep 6: four years clean!!!!!
Saturday 18th February 2023
Meredith celebrates four years sober, reflecting on her journey of resilience and growth in 'The Diary of a Young Addict'.
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13 minutes
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Hopeful
Encouraging
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Motivational
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Four Years Sober: A Young Addict's Journey of Resilience and Growth
If you're a recovering addict, you know that a One-Day clean is already a miracle. One Year clean is a miracle, and don't forget that Every Single Day in between is also a miracle.
Ever wondered what it takes to stay sober for four years? In this episode of 'The Diary of a Young Addict', Meredith marks a major milestone in her recovery journey—four years clean from drugs and alcohol. With unfiltered honesty, she shares the highs and lows, the struggles and triumphs that have defined her path. Meredith opens up about the importance of willingness and action in maintaining sobriety, emphasizing that every day clean is a small miracle.
She dives into the four characteristics of addiction—denial, obsession, compulsion, and self-centeredness—and how understanding these traits has been crucial in her recovery. This episode isn't just about looking back; it's about celebrating personal growth and setting new goals. Meredith talks about how staying clean has helped her focus on her aspirations, leading her to pursue a career in mental health and substance use.
Support plays a huge role in her story, and Meredith expresses deep gratitude for the people who have stood by her. She wraps up the episode with a touching story about reframing a past experience, turning it into a moment of joy and celebration. If you're on your own journey of recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a blend of inspiration, practical advice, and heartfelt reflections.