WYPR Baltimore
WYPR Baltimore
I Didn't Know How To Stop: Elaine's Story
I Didn't Know How To Stop: Elaine's Story
I Didn't Know How To Stop: Elaine's Story
Thursday 19th March 2020
Elaine discusses her journey from addiction to recovery with Theo Hill on 'One Day at a Time: In Recovery in Baltimore'. Hear her inspiring story.
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13 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Elaine's Story: From Addiction's Grip to Recovery's Embrace
Don't be afraid. Go in. Surrender. Give yourself a break. Let somebody else help you, because we don't know what we're doing when we're in the grip, and there's a better life on the other side.
Imagine being a teenager and feeling like fun and freedom were wrapped up in marijuana and LSD. For Elaine, that was just the beginning. As she moved through her youth, amphetamines prescribed for weight issues and alcohol soon followed. Eventually, heroin took hold, locking her into a 30-year cycle of addiction. In this episode of 'One Day at a Time: In Recovery in Baltimore', Elaine sits down with host Theo Hill to share her powerful story.
She opens up about the progression of her addiction, the impact it had on her life, and what finally led her to seek help. Elaine’s journey is a raw and honest look at the struggles many face, but it’s also a testament to the strength required to overcome such challenges. Today, Elaine is clean, and she talks about what keeps her grounded in her recovery.
She emphasizes the importance of a support system and the power of surrendering to the process. Her advice to those still struggling? Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Elaine’s story is more than just an account of addiction; it’s a beacon of hope for anyone facing similar battles. Tune in to hear her candid conversation with Theo and find inspiration in her words.