Denise Walker
Denise Walker
Epi. 1.6 BandAids
Epi. 1.6 BandAids
Epi. 1.6 BandAids
Monday 27th August 2018
Denise Walker shares raw insights from her poem 'BandAids', discussing the emotional toll of addiction and the journey to sobriety.
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Denise Walker
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!The Raw Truth of Recovery: Denise Walker's 'BandAids' Poem
People like me a whole lot more because I am real. It was my choice, but it still rips and shreds my insides. I sent the cure away and now I see things for what they really are.
What does it really take to walk the path of sobriety? Denise Walker's poem 'BandAids' pulls no punches in answering this question. In this episode of Detox Podcast, Denise lays bare the emotional and mental battles that come with addiction and recovery. She shares her own harrowing experiences, from the societal pressures to drink to the physical toll alcohol took on her body.
But most strikingly, she talks about the persona she created to hide her struggles and the lies that felt like truths at the time. Denise's journey to sobriety wasn't a straight path. She opens up about the daily battles she faced, consumed by thoughts of whether she would or wouldn't drink. Anxiety and fear were constant companions, making it impossible for her to continue down the same road.
The facade she had built began to crumble, revealing a more authentic self that people liked much more. The poem 'BandAids' is a raw reflection of Denise's painful journey. She uses vivid imagery like barbed wire and fake mentalities to describe the tricks and cycles of addiction. The healing process, she says, often feels like ripping off a bandaid, exposing open wounds. Denise worries about rebuilding herself, fearing she might revert to the facade she had created.
Yet, she emphasizes the importance of being real and authentic, even if it means facing painful truths. Denise's story is a powerful reminder that recovery is not easy but worth every struggle. Her insights offer hope and encouragement to anyone on a similar path. Tune in to this episode of Detox Podcast for a candid look at the challenges and triumphs of sobriety.