JoeVanWie

AllBetter

Joe Van Wie

  • From Chaos to Clarity: Joey C's Journey through Addiction and Recovery

From Chaos to Clarity: Joey C's Journey through Addiction and Recovery

Tuesday 10th September 2024

Joey C's journey from addiction to recovery is a powerful tale of resilience and hope. Hear his story on AllBetter.
65 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Hopeful
Compassionate

About this podcast

AllBetter
Author:
JoeVanWie
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
88 (View all)
Rounded Button Dark
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

From Chaos to Clarity: Joey C's Inspiring Recovery Journey

Episode Overview

  • Joey C shares his adoption story and its impact on his life.
  • He recounts his struggles with bullying and peer pressure.
  • Joey discusses how addiction took hold during adolescence and college.
  • His experience in a partial hospitalisation program in Scranton is highlighted.
  • The importance of support systems in recovery is emphasised.
Just because you're sober doesn't mean you're suffering from a substance use disorder or your addiction is bringing your life to a standstill
In this heartfelt episode of AllBetter, Joey C from Westchester, Pennsylvania, shares his gripping journey through addiction and recovery. Adopted shortly after birth, Joey discovered this life-altering fact at age 11, which deeply impacted his formative years. Growing up in a high-pressure environment, Joey faced bullying and struggled to fit in, which led him down a path of substance abuse.
He candidly recounts how addiction took hold during his adolescence and college years, leading to a series of poor decisions and dangerous behaviours. His story takes a turn when he enters a partial hospitalisation program in Scranton, where he finds a supportive recovery community that helps him reclaim his life. Joey's transformation is nothing short of inspiring as he discusses the emotional rollercoaster of recovery, the importance of support systems, and his current enrolment at Westchester University.
This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and the possibility of a brighter future after addiction. Don't miss Joey's raw and honest account of his journey from chaos to clarity.