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Michelle Swan: Hope is alive and well!
Michelle Swan: Hope is alive and well!
Michelle Swan: Hope is alive and well!
Thursday 11th February 2021
Michelle Swan discusses her path to recovery, emphasizing hope and community support. Listen to her inspiring story on Avalon Recovery Society Radio.
26 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Encouraging
Transformative
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Michelle Swan: Embracing Hope and Healing in Recovery
What keeps me at Avalon for some years later is that in my life I need that hope in my life. I saw then why I was brought to sobriety was that I can help, I can sit at a bedside, and because my story is so complex, there's so many things happened to me.
Ever wondered how someone finds hope in the midst of addiction? Michelle Swan's story is a powerful testament to the transformative power of recovery. Hailing from Prince Edward Island but now calling the West Coast home, Michelle's journey began in Edmonton, Alberta, back in 1987. Today, she serves as the centre manager at the Vancouver Avalon Centre, where she dedicates her life to helping others on their own paths to sobriety.
In this episode of Avalon Recovery Society Radio, Michelle opens up about her personal battles and triumphs. She shares how the natural beauty of British Columbia has become a backdrop for her healing, with activities like hiking, biking, and birdwatching playing a significant role in her recovery process. But it’s not just nature that has helped her; it's also the community and support systems she found along the way.
Michelle's story is more than just her own; it’s a beacon for anyone struggling with addiction. She talks about the vital role that hope plays in recovery—not just for herself, but for everyone she encounters at the Avalon Centre. Through her work, she has seen firsthand how powerful hope can be, turning lives around and providing the strength needed to face life's challenges.
Whether you're in recovery yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about the journey, Michelle's insights offer a deeply human perspective on what it means to find hope and healing. Tune in to hear how she navigates life with the tools and skills she's acquired and why she believes that hope is not just a feeling but a lifeline.