Madison Daniels: Faith, Recovery, and Finding Hope
Episode Overview
Madison's early encounters with alcohol began in high school. College years were marked by heavy partying and denial of any problem. Pandemic and personal loss pushed Madison to confront her addiction. First AA meeting became a turning point in her recovery journey. Faith and community played crucial roles in her path to sobriety.
I thought if I give up alcohol my problems go away, but now I'm giving up alcohol and I'm more miserable than I was drinking.
Madison Daniels shares a raw and heartfelt journey of addiction, faith, and recovery in this episode of She Surrenders - The Podcast. From her teenage years of sneaking out to drink, to the wild party days of college, Madison recounts how alcohol was her constant companion for both good and bad times. She speaks candidly about how she never saw her drinking as a problem, despite it consuming her life and affecting her mental health.
The turning point came during the pandemic when her father's death and her own struggles with COVID-19 forced her to confront her addiction head-on. Madison's story takes a transformative turn as she finds solace and strength in faith and community. Her first AA meeting becomes a pivotal moment, leading her to embrace a relationship with God and a new way of living.
Through laughter, tears, and unwavering honesty, Madison's narrative is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and faith can be a guiding light. Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Madison's story offers hope, understanding, and a testament to the power of surrendering to a higher power.