The Bubble Hour
The Bubble Hour
Erica C. Barnett, author of QUITTER
Erica C. Barnett, author of QUITTER
Erica C. Barnett, author of QUITTER
Monday 6th July 2020
Erica C. Barnett shares her journey through chronic relapse and recovery on 'The Bubble Hour'. Tune in for real stories of hope and resilience.
60 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Erica C. Barnett's Battle with Chronic Relapse: Insights on Addiction Recovery
if you relapse, it really isn't a personal failure of any kind, and it isn't because you failed to do whatever program you're in.
Ever wondered what it's like to face addiction head-on, only to relapse time and again? Erica C. Barnett knows this struggle all too well. In this compelling episode of 'The Bubble Hour', Erica sits down with host Jean McCarthy to share her raw and unfiltered journey through chronic relapse and recovery. Her story begins with her first sip of alcohol at thirteen, leading to a tumultuous relationship with drinking that spanned her late twenties and thirties.
Blackouts, volatile relationships, and countless detox attempts marked her life as she grappled with alcoholism. Erica's experience challenges common notions like 'rock bottom' and 'moment of clarity', revealing that there's always a lower point one can reach. She also questions the effectiveness of traditional recovery mottos, such as 'let go and let God', which didn't resonate with her personal journey.
Throughout the episode, Erica dives deep into the culture of drinking in journalism and politics, shedding light on how these environments can exacerbate addiction. She stresses the importance of compassion in treatment and advocates for a system that focuses on re-engagement and accountability, rather than treating individuals as profit centers. Erica's candid conversation offers hope and insight for anyone struggling with addiction, reminding us that relapse is not a personal failure but a part of the journey toward recovery.