Empowring Productions, Inc.
Powerful Radio Productions
Funny Addict
Funny Addict
Funny Addict
Wednesday 31st July 2019
Stand-up comic Vanessa shares her raw journey through addiction and recovery, highlighting the power of humor and self-love on Steppin' Out Radio.
36 minutes
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Empowring Productions, Inc.
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Laughing Through the Pain: Vanessa's Road to Recovery
And what started to happen is I went to this realization center where they stuck me on lithium.
Vanessa's story is anything but ordinary. Growing up in a chaotic household filled with addicts and enablers, she witnessed and experienced things no child should. Her father was involved in bringing LSD into the country, and her mother had a twisted way of 'helping'—withholding food while offering speed for chores. This toxic environment led Vanessa to seek comfort in food, which quickly spiraled into a weight problem. But that was just the beginning.
Alcohol, drugs, and illicit sex soon followed, creating a tangled web of addictions. Now a stand-up comic, Vanessa uses humor as her healing tool. But it wasn’t always laughter and applause; she’s performed drunk, vomited on stage, and even passed out in front of an audience. In this episode of Steppin' Out Radio, Vanessa opens up about her tumultuous journey through addiction and recovery.
She delves into how her food addiction was tied to deep-seated feelings of abandonment and shame, and shares her experiences with cross-addiction. Vanessa discusses the various recovery programs she tried and how she finally found the path that worked for her. Her story is raw and unfiltered, offering listeners a candid look at the importance of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love in recovery.
Tune in to hear Vanessa’s story—it’s a rollercoaster of emotions that leaves you feeling inspired and hopeful about your own journey.