Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Rita Natale, Phil Valentine, Sandy Valentine)
Learning How To Live
Learning How To Live
Learning How To Live
Tuesday 2nd February 2021
Rita Natale shares her journey from substance use to recovery, revealing how personal stories can transform lives in this episode of Recovery Matters!
53 minutes
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Get the buttons here!Rita Natale's Journey: From Substance Use to a Life of Recovery
All I did was give up substances and a whole new world opened up to me, and I don't know how you can not have gratitude for that.
Ever wondered how someone turns their life around after hitting rock bottom? Meet Rita Natale, the New Haven Recovery Community Center Manager, who shares her raw and honest story on this episode of Recovery Matters! Rita takes us back to her early years, revealing the painful events that set her on a path of searching for herself—a search that unfortunately led to substance use.
She paints a vivid picture of trying to fill a spiritual void with substances, only to find herself needing something deeper and more fulfilling. On August 24, 1989, Rita found recovery, and her life took a transformative turn. She explains what that 'more' looks like for her now and how it has defined her life's journey. As a Recovery Community Center Manager, Rita emphasizes the importance of personal recovery in every aspect of life.
She believes in the healing power of sharing one's story and uses her own experiences to inspire others. Through her journey, Rita discovered that giving up substances opened up a world filled with gratitude and purpose. Tune in to hear Rita's inspiring story and gain insights into how recovery can reshape your life.