Paul Noddings
Paul Noddings
Getting Out Of The Spiral Of Addiction. The Story Of Amanda The Bartender
Getting Out Of The Spiral Of Addiction. The Story Of Amanda The Bartender
Getting Out Of The Spiral Of Addiction. The Story Of Amanda The Bartender
Tuesday 27th February 2018
Listen to Amanda's journey from addiction to recovery in this episode of 'Stories of Addiction'. Discover how she overcame peer pressure and found hope.
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Get the buttons here!Amanda’s Path: From Bartending to Breaking Free from Addiction
The roads that you've been down in the past are not dictating which roads you want to go down in the future.
Ever wondered how a seemingly innocent start can lead to a whirlwind of addiction? Amanda's story begins with her first sip of alcohol at just 15, which quickly spiraled into a full-blown addiction to both alcohol and cocaine. In this episode of 'Stories of Addiction', Amanda opens up about her struggle to fit in, the pressures she faced during her transition from high school to college, and how these factors fueled her substance abuse.
She doesn't shy away from discussing the impact her addiction had on her relationships, especially with her mother, and the financial strain of her habit, like spending $70 for a gram of cocaine whenever she could scrape together the cash. Amanda's journey to recovery wasn't straightforward. She faced numerous challenges and setbacks but found a turning point that led her to seek help.
Living in a house that emphasized accountability, she discovered the strength to stay sober and build a new life. Amanda's story is a powerful reminder that no matter how far down the path of addiction you may be, there's always a way out. Tune in to hear her candid account and find inspiration for your own journey toward recovery.