Host: Ty Bechel
Tara Demand
Episode 44: It's Not You, It's Me (And the Paralyzing Fear of Being Abandoned)
Episode 44: It's Not You, It's Me (And the Paralyzing Fear of Being Abandoned)
Episode 44: It's Not You, It's Me (And the Paralyzing Fear of Being Abandoned)
Tuesday 9th August 2022
Join Tara Demand on 'Recovery Uncensored' as she shares her journey from addiction to recovery, focusing on trauma and healing.
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I don't ever want to feel that again, cause it's find yourself just sitting there.
Ever felt like you’re juggling too many balls, only to realize one is about to drop? Tara Demand certainly did. In this episode of 'Recovery Uncensored', host Ty Bechel sits down with Tara to unpack her journey through alcoholism and Adderall dependency, which found her in her 30s. Tara, a mother of four and two stepchildren, was climbing the corporate ladder in the medical field when her world started to unravel.
Her story is a powerful reminder that even those who seem to have it all together can be struggling behind the scenes. Tara’s battle with addiction began subtly but escalated quickly. She hid her drinking and drug use from her family until it became impossible to ignore. The root of her struggle? A deep-seated fear of abandonment stemming from her biological father leaving when she was young.
This trauma led her to put others' needs before her own, hoping they wouldn’t leave her. It wasn’t until she confided in her husband and one of her sons that she could start her path to recovery. Throughout the conversation, Tara opens up about the chaos addiction brought into her life, despite her professional success. Therapy and counseling were steps in the right direction, but it took a deeper dive into her past traumas to truly begin healing.
Now, Tara channels her experience into helping others through The Recovered Woman Project, a blog and inspirational site for women seeking recovery and self-improvement. Join Ty and Tara for an emotional and candid discussion that underscores the importance of addressing trauma and seeking help. Tara’s story isn’t just about overcoming addiction; it’s about finding the strength to rebuild and inspire others along the way.