Ron Isherwood
Ron Isherwood
Ep84. Angie, transformation of the chameleon and chronic relapser
Ep84. Angie, transformation of the chameleon and chronic relapser
Ep84. Angie, transformation of the chameleon and chronic relapser
Tuesday 14th November 2023
Angie reveals her powerful journey from rejection and addiction to resilience and recovery on The Truth About Addiction.
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53 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Angie's Battle: From Rejection to Redemption
Episode Overview
- Angie's struggle with rejection and cultural identity in Rockhampton
- Her journey through addiction, chronic relapses, and the impact on her family
- Reflections on finding hope, resilience, and a sense of purpose in recovery
- The importance of self-acceptance and embracing her cultural background
- Angie's mission to help others through their own struggles with addiction
I've been doing this gig a long time. There's a reason that we're survivors - just to carry the message to the addict who still suffers. My whole purpose today is to help other people.
Angie's story is one of those that sticks with you. Growing up in Rockhampton, she always felt like the odd one out. Her parents, who arrived in Australia in the late 1950s, faced a lot of racism, and Angie often found herself on the receiving end of it. While her sisters excelled in school, Angie was labeled the 'naughty kid', often ending up in the principal's office.
She distanced herself from her family and rejected her cultural roots, feeling ashamed of her background. This sense of not belonging led her down a dark path of substance abuse, seeking solace in heroin. Angie didn't just stop at using; she got involved in stealing, shoplifting, and even robbing her own father. But her story doesn't end there. Angie's journey through addiction was marked by chronic relapses and severe depression.
However, when she found Narcotics Anonymous, she discovered a community that understood her struggles. It wasn't an easy road to recovery, but Angie's resilience and determination shine through. Her story is raw, honest, and a testament to the power of finding one's tribe and rebuilding life from the ground up.