Gina's Path to Sobriety: From Turbulent Childhood to Joyful Recovery
I couldn't attain the things that I wanted because alcohol and my disease, ultimately because alcohol was just like my, my quick fix medicine for the everything, the disease of more, the disease of unhappiness, the disease of self hatred...
Picture a life turned upside down by addiction, only to be righted by the journey to sobriety. In this heartfelt episode of 'Redeem Yourself', Jarrod sits down with his friend Gina to unpack her compelling story. Gina opens up about her challenging childhood, including her time in a girls' home, and how these experiences shaped her battle with addiction. She doesn't shy away from discussing her high-functioning alcoholism and the toll it took on her personal relationships.
But it's not all gloom and doom; Gina also talks about the lighter side of recovery, like the role humor plays in staying sober and the unexpected challenges of dating apps as a recovering addict. Her candidness provides a raw, yet hopeful look at the highs and lows of living a sober life. This episode is perfect for anyone seeking an authentic and uplifting narrative about overcoming addiction.