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Melissa D. - I Threw Myself Into Recovery
Melissa D. - I Threw Myself Into Recovery
Melissa D. - I Threw Myself Into Recovery
Monday 3rd August 2020
Melissa D. discusses her journey to sobriety, the role of honesty in recovery, and adapting to challenges like quarantine.
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87 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Melissa D. on Finding Strength and Hope in Recovery
The steps helped me process things. I had to be honest not with just everyone else, but with myself.
Ever wondered what it takes to truly turn your life around? Melissa D. knows all about it. In this episode of Podcast Recovery, she opens up about her journey to sobriety, starting from her clean date of 05/31/2017. Melissa's story is one of incredible resilience and determination, as she faced down addiction and found a new path forward. She talks candidly about how alcoholism affected her relationships and daily life, sharing the raw truth of her struggles and triumphs.
Melissa dives into the significance of honesty in the recovery process. She discusses how facing her emotions and past traumas head-on, with the help of step programs and sponsorship, was crucial to her healing. Her insights into the importance of vulnerability and emotional openness in building genuine connections are both heartfelt and practical. The episode also touches on how Melissa navigated the challenges brought by quarantine, emphasizing the need for personal responsibility and adaptability in maintaining sobriety.
She highlights the power of social media as a tool for connecting with others on similar journeys, showing that even in isolation, support is always within reach. Melissa's story is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with addiction. Her emphasis on perseverance, authentic relationships, and community support offers valuable lessons for those seeking to reclaim their lives from the grip of addiction. Tune in to hear Melissa’s inspiring journey and find out how she threw herself into recovery.