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Ep 90 RAW Recovery W/ Shelly. Hosted By Dion Miller
Ep 90 RAW Recovery W/ Shelly. Hosted By Dion Miller
Ep 90 RAW Recovery W/ Shelly. Hosted By Dion Miller
Sunday 15th September 2024
Join Dion Miller and Shelly on RAW Recovery as they discuss her journey from a traumatic childhood to finding hope and healing through sobriety.
55 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Shelly's Journey: From Trauma to Triumph in Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Shelly shares her experience growing up in a communal living situation.
- Discussion on generational alcoholism and its impact.
- Shelly's use of alcohol as a coping mechanism for trauma.
- The role of community and connection in the recovery process.
- Humorous anecdotes from Shelly's childhood provide a light-hearted contrast.
Just don't pick up that first drink, no matter what.
In this heartfelt episode of the RAW Recovery Podcast, Dion Miller sits down with Shelly to uncover the complexities of her journey towards sobriety. The conversation dives into Shelly's early life, marked by her family's sudden move to a communal living situation and the challenges that came with it. Shelly shares vivid memories of her childhood, including humorous anecdotes like the 'chicken-picking van' song, which offer a light-hearted contrast to the more serious themes of trauma and resilience.
Shelly opens up about her struggles with alcoholism, detailing how she used alcohol as a coping mechanism for her emotional pain and past traumas. She reflects on the impact of her parents' strict upbringing and how it shaped her own behaviours and choices. The episode also touches on the concept of generational alcoholism, with Shelly discussing how her family's history influenced her own relationship with alcohol.
Throughout the episode, Dion provides a supportive and empathetic space for Shelly to share her story, highlighting the importance of community and connection in recovery. Shelly's candidness offers valuable insights into the realities of addiction and the power of storytelling in healing. By the end of the episode, you'll find yourself inspired by Shelly's resilience and reminded of the strength that comes from sharing our stories.
Tune in to hear Shelly's raw and unfiltered account of her journey, and discover how she found hope and healing through sobriety.