Tara Boyce
Tara Boyce
I Think I May Have Just Murdered Myself
I Think I May Have Just Murdered Myself
I Think I May Have Just Murdered Myself
Wednesday 22nd December 2021
Join Tara Boyce as she shares her raw journey through addiction and recovery in this heartfelt episode of 'Addicted to Recovery'.
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33 minutes
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Empowering
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Tara Boyce
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Tara Boyce's Raw Reality: Battling Addiction and Finding Hope
Recovery can also be from our limiting beliefs, from unsupportive relationships, from difficult life experiences, and I think we can all be in the process of recovery from something.
Imagine waking up one day and realizing that alcohol has taken over your life. In this gripping episode of 'Addicted to Recovery: The Interactive Memoir', Tara Boyce dives deep into her first experience with an outpatient program after a particularly harrowing alcohol-related injury. Tara paints a vivid picture of her struggles, from the initial shock of needing help to the complexities of navigating daily life without her usual crutch—alcohol.
She candidly discusses the paradox of feeling both relief and dread as she attended the program five days a week, which offered structure but also highlighted her minimal participation in her own life. Tara's journey isn't just about her battle with alcohol. She opens up about reverting to disordered eating behaviors as a coping mechanism when she cut down on drinking.
The episode sheds light on the intricate dance between different forms of self-destruction and the elusive concept of 'feeling better'. For Tara, the idea of a non-destructive self was foreign and unimaginable, making her story deeply relatable for anyone grappling with addiction or mental health issues. This episode is a raw, unfiltered look at the messy, often contradictory path to recovery.
Tara's honesty about her romantic obsessions, mental health struggles, and the holiday season's emotional toll adds layers to her narrative. Her story serves as a beacon of hope, illustrating that recovery is not a straight line but a winding road filled with setbacks and small victories. Whether you're in the throes of addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the human condition, this episode offers valuable insights and a heartfelt reminder that you're not alone in your struggles.
Tune in for an honest conversation that might just change your perspective on what it means to recover.