David Lewry
David Lewry
Hayley
Hayley
Hayley
Wednesday 19th April 2023
Join Hayley as she shares her journey from trauma and addiction to recovery, offering hope and insights for those facing similar challenges.
103 minutes
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Hopeful
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Resilient
Compassionate
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Author:
David Lewry
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Hayley shares her experiences of surviving trauma and addiction, offering insights and hope to others facing similar challenges
- She discusses the impact of addiction, the dangers of substance abuse, and the importance of seeking help
- Hayley sheds light on the societal stigma and misconceptions surrounding addiction, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding
- Her resilience and determination to help others are truly inspiring and offer hope to those facing similar challenges
- She candidly addresses the impact of peer pressure, traumatic relationships, and the challenges she faced, providing valuable perspectives on mental health and substance abuse
I make the joke that a lot of my sobriety started off with spite and a lot of the reason why I'm still here was just because I was pissed off at whatever happened because like I had had a suicide attempt when I was 17 and my mom had taken me to the hospital and I had seen like five doctors in six hours and the last doctor was like I'm going to say something to you and I want you to tell me what it means I was also withdrawing from like meth and like ecstasy so it was probably a bit of like the I refer to it as dementors because that's what it feels like yeah yeah and he was like if you cut out your eyes because you see one thing ugly what do you miss and I was like all the beautiful things in life he's like do you understand why I'm saying this i'm like i understand what the expression is but if anyone had to listen to me for any of this time you know it's not one thing that i want to end it for it's a bunch of stuff yeah
Hayley’s story is one of remarkable strength and resilience. Growing up, she faced relentless bullying at school and endured multiple sexual assaults, leaving deep emotional and physical scars. Yet, Hayley refuses to be defined by her past. In this episode, she opens up about her journey through addiction, the struggles of traumatic relationships, and the life-altering events that shaped her path to recovery.
She talks candidly about experimenting with substances at a young age and the powerful grip of peer pressure. Hayley’s narrative sheds light on the harsh realities of living with trauma and addiction, but it’s also a beacon of hope for those grappling with similar issues. She emphasizes the importance of seeking help and breaking free from societal stigma surrounding addiction.
Her determination to help others is truly inspiring, offering not just a story of survival but a guide for anyone facing their own battles.