Nate Kelly
Nate Kelly
I’m Sober…So Now What? Melissa Gissy Witherspoon
I’m Sober…So Now What? Melissa Gissy Witherspoon
I’m Sober…So Now What? Melissa Gissy Witherspoon
Wednesday 27th July 2022
Listen to Melissa Gissy Witherspoon's inspiring journey from addiction to long-term sobriety on 'The Sobriety Diaries'. A story of hope and resilience.
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Sobriety Success Stories
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Get the buttons here!Melissa Gissy Witherspoon: From Rock Bottom to Redemption
The reward and the payoff is a beautiful life with deep relationships that mean something. Waking up every day knowing that you have a freedom that you would never have, with that addiction clinging to you, is the most beautiful thing that you'll ever experience.
Imagine reaching the point where you hit rock bottom, only to find the strength to climb back up. That's exactly what Melissa Gissy Witherspoon did, and she’s sharing her incredible story on 'The Sobriety Diaries'. After over two decades of battling substance abuse, facing multiple failed sobriety attempts, and enduring numerous arrests, Melissa found herself at her lowest on her basement floor. But her story doesn't end there.
Through sheer determination and the right support, she turned her life around and achieved long-term sobriety. In this episode, Melissa opens up about her harrowing journey, including a near-death experience that became a pivotal moment in her recovery. She discusses the various treatments that helped her, such as dialectical behavior therapy, which played a crucial role in managing her alcoholism, Xanax addiction, and PTSD.
Melissa’s story is a powerful reminder that no matter how deep you’ve fallen, there’s always a way out. Her book, 'I'm Sober...So Now What?', not only chronicles her path to sobriety but also serves as a guide for those in early recovery. It's filled with practical advice and insights that can help anyone struggling with addiction. Tune in to hear Melissa's raw and honest account of her struggles and triumphs.
Her journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of recovery.