From Rock Bottom to Recovery: Angelle's Journey
Episode Overview
Angelle shares her experience of mixing alcohol with prescription drugs and the dangerous consequences. She discusses the turning point that led her to seek help through AA meetings. The importance of community support in overcoming addiction is highlighted. Angelle's transition from addiction to becoming a certified recovery coach is explored. The episode emphasises the power of sharing one's story to inspire others.
I felt like if I take a drink today, I might crash back through that mirror and end up right on the floor staring at myself.
In this heartfelt episode of RAW Recovery, Dion Miller sits down with Angelle from Westminster to share her powerful journey through addiction and recovery. Angelle's story is a raw and honest account of the struggles and triumphs she faced along the way. From her early days of binge drinking and mixing alcohol with prescription drugs to a life-changing accident that led to a serious wake-up call, Angelle opens up about the chaotic and destructive path that alcohol led her down.
She candidly recounts how she tried to quit on her own multiple times, only to find herself back in the same destructive cycle each time. It wasn't until she hit rock bottom and faced the reality of her situation that she finally sought help through AA meetings and began to turn her life around. Angelle's story is a testament to the power of community and the importance of seeking support when battling addiction.
Her journey from the depths of despair to becoming a certified recovery coach and helping others find their way to sobriety is truly inspiring. Dion and Angelle's conversation is filled with empathy, humour, and genuine connection, making this episode a must-listen for anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is. Tune in to hear Angelle's incredible story and find hope in the possibility of recovery.