Brad McLeod
Brad McLeod
From Drinks to Opiates: Abbey Fickley’s Journey
From Drinks to Opiates: Abbey Fickley’s Journey
From Drinks to Opiates: Abbey Fickley’s Journey
Thursday 24th August 2023
Discover Abbey Fickley's journey from alcohol to opiates and her path to sobriety on 'Sober Motivation'. A story of resilience and empowerment.
67 minutes
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Empowering
Raw
Hopeful
Transformative
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Episode Overview
- Abbey's journey from alcohol to opiates and her path to sobriety
- The challenges and consequences she faced, including tough ultimatums from her family
- The transformative power of resilience, self-discovery, and community support in her journey
- Insight into navigating the complexities of motherhood while on the path to sobriety
- A compelling reminder that sobriety is a continuous journey marked by both struggles and triumphs
Abbey's story serves as a powerful reminder that sobriety is a continuous journey, marked by both struggles and triumphs.
Meet Abbey Fickley, a woman whose life journey is a testament to the power of resilience and redemption. Growing up as the youngest in her family, Abbey's early years were relatively typical. However, her initial dabbling with alcohol gradually spiraled into a full-blown addiction to opiates. By the age of 20, she was not only grappling with her addiction but also the responsibilities of motherhood. The stakes were high, and the consequences of her choices soon caught up with her.
A pivotal moment came when Abbey was caught writing bad checks from her father's chequebook. This act became a turning point, forcing her to confront her addiction head-on. In this episode of 'Sober Motivation', Abbey shares her raw and unfiltered story, detailing how she managed to turn her life around one day at a time.
She opens up about the tough ultimatums from her family, the struggles of being a young mother, and the importance of accountability and community support in her journey to sobriety. Abbey's story is not just about the challenges she faced but also about the strength she found within herself to overcome them. Her journey offers hope and inspiration to anyone battling addiction, showing that recovery is possible with determination and support.