High Bottom vs. Low Bottom: Understanding Your Path to Recovery
Episode Overview
Everyone's experience with hitting rock bottom is unique. Honesty is crucial in recognising one's struggles. Personal stories can help others raise their bottoms. Humour can make serious topics more engaging. Breaking the stigma of addiction is essential.
Your bottom is your bottom. I just think we can help people raise that.
Ever wondered about the different ways people hit rock bottom? In this episode of Take 12 Recovery Radio, Monty Dale Meyer, aka the Monty'man, and Alicea take a deep dive into the concepts of 'high bottom' and 'low bottom' in addiction recovery. They explore the subjective nature of what constitutes a 'bottom' and emphasise that everyone's experience is unique. The duo share personal anecdotes and reflections, shedding light on how honesty plays a crucial role in recognising one's struggles.
They also discuss the potential for helping others raise their bottoms before they hit rock bottom, offering a fresh perspective on the journey to recovery. Monty and Alicea bring humour and warmth to a serious topic, making it an engaging listen. They reflect on their own experiences, with Monty sharing stories from his past and Alicea discussing her battles with eating disorders.
Their candid conversation touches on the broader implications of addiction and recovery, challenging the stigma and encouraging listeners to see the value in their own stories. The episode also features a special reading by Paul Harvey titled 'The Man and The Birds', adding a touch of holiday spirit. If you're curious about the different paths to recovery and want to hear some heartfelt stories, this episode is a must-listen.
It might just change the way you view your own journey or that of someone you care about.