Brenda Maks
Brenda Maks
Filling the Void
Filling the Void
Filling the Void
Thursday 7th November 2019
Brenda Maks shares her journey through addiction and recovery, discussing prescription opioids, guilt, shame, and the power of community support.
21 minutes
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Brenda Maks
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Filling the Void: Brenda Maks on Overcoming Addiction and Finding Inner Peace
Lonely in a room full of people.
Ever felt alone in a crowded room? Brenda Maks knows that feeling all too well. In this episode of 'Live Rite Tonight', Brenda opens up about her battle with addiction that started innocently enough with legal prescriptions for surgeries but spiraled into a way to numb her emotions. She sheds light on how prescription opioids can rob you of your ability to feel anything, good or bad.
Brenda also dives into the emotional roots of her addiction, revealing how her need to care for others left her neglecting herself, leading to profound loneliness even when surrounded by people. Struggling with guilt and shame, she emphasizes the importance of letting go of these feelings to find peace. Meditation has been a game-changer for her, helping her calm the storm within. The first year of recovery, she says, is both a gift and a whirlwind of confusion.
Brenda's message is clear: asking for help isn't a weakness; it's a strength. She wraps up the episode with an invitation to a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Live Rite Recovery Resource Center, underscoring the importance of community support in the journey to recovery. Tune in to hear Brenda's heartfelt story and gain valuable insights into overcoming addiction.