Host: Ty Bechel
Amber Kite
Episode 51: This One's For Ben
Episode 51: This One's For Ben
Episode 51: This One's For Ben
Tuesday 24th January 2023
Amber Kite shares her journey from addiction to advocacy, honoring her late friend Ben and stressing the importance of support and community.
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Amber Kite takes the mic in this deeply moving episode of 'Recovery Uncensored'. Right from the start, Amber dedicates her story to her dear friend Ben, who tragically took his own life at just 25. This heartfelt tribute sets the stage for a raw and honest conversation about the importance of checking in on loved ones and reminding them they are valued. Amber then opens up about her own struggles with addiction, which intensified after a toxic seven-year relationship ended.
She speaks candidly about the spiral into heavy drug use that followed, leading to legal troubles and a court-mandated stay at a long-term recovery home. Her journey through Madison County Drug Court and her two-year stay at CRC in Irving, Illinois, during the strictest COVID-19 lockdowns, highlight her resilience and determination to turn her life around. The episode isn't just about the dark times.
Amber celebrates her recovery, the support of her family and friends, and her work in the recovery field, helping others find their path to sobriety. Ty Bechel and Amber also discuss the mental health challenges posed by the lockdowns and stress the importance of community and fellowship in the recovery process. This episode is a poignant reminder that recovery is possible and that reaching out for support can make all the difference.
Amber’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of community in overcoming addiction.