Ginger's Road to Sobriety: Healing and Self-Expression
I have a lot of friends who are either sobriety or recovery, who also have had to work on codependency after getting sober, because after getting sober they couldn't numb those things anymore, and so codependency showed up in their lives.
Imagine battling addiction for over a decade and finding your way to sobriety through unconventional paths. That's exactly what Ginger Banks shares in this compelling episode of 'How I Got Sober'. Ginger, an advocate for sex workers with a 14-year career in adult entertainment, opens up about her nearly seven-year journey of sobriety from alcohol. She dives into her struggles with addiction, PTSD, and the unique methods she used to heal, including therapy and self-help.
Ginger emphasizes the importance of addressing codependency after getting sober, revealing how it can sneak up in unexpected ways. She also stresses the need for a therapist who truly connects with you and the proactive application of self-help principles. Finding a sober community that values self-expression and authenticity has been crucial in her journey. Tune in to hear Ginger's inspiring story of resilience and recovery.