Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
info@henrysuncle.org (Amanda Heminger, Erik Kilgore)
From Private School to an Abandoned House. How Amanda overcame her alcoholism to heal and recover.
From Private School to an Abandoned House. How Amanda overcame her alcoholism to heal and recover.
From Private School to an Abandoned House. How Amanda overcame her alcoholism to heal and recover.
Wednesday 16th December 2020
Join Amanda Heminger as she shares her inspiring journey from alcoholism and isolation to recovery and hope on 'Henry's Uncle'.
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47 minutes
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Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Amanda's Journey: From Isolation to a Life of Recovery
To me, the mental health component of what I have is an obsessive, compulsive mental health disorder, and so I'm have this the rest of my life. So there's rarely a time that I spin out. So I chose the route of sober living- highly highly recommend it, because all it does is surround you around people that are like-minded, going through the same things as you, and you also for me I couldn't get loaded because I'd get kicked out, you know, and end up homeless in Seattle.
Growing up in a sheltered environment, Amanda Heminger's life took a dramatic turn when she found herself battling alcoholism. In this episode of 'Henry's Uncle', host Erik Kilgore reconnects with Amanda, a long-time friend, to uncover her path from a privileged upbringing to living in an abandoned house due to her addiction. Amanda candidly shares the early signs of her obsessive behavior and the emotional toll her alcoholism took on her and her family.
She opens up about how her parents struggled to understand her condition but eventually became her pillars of support in her recovery journey. This episode dives deep into Amanda's experiences with treatment centers, particularly the Salvation Army, and how sober living environments played a crucial role in keeping her accountable and surrounded by supportive peers. Amanda's story sheds light on the often misunderstood mental health aspects of addiction, emphasizing that it is an obsessive, compulsive disorder she continues to manage.
Her narrative is a powerful reminder that addiction can affect anyone, but with the right support and treatment, recovery is within reach. Whether you're personally affected by addiction or supporting someone who is, Amanda's journey offers hope and insight into the complexities of overcoming alcoholism.