Aaron Akulis
Aaron Akulis
POD67. Kimberly Clark- Stuck Between Pleasure and Pleasing God
POD67. Kimberly Clark- Stuck Between Pleasure and Pleasing God
POD67. Kimberly Clark- Stuck Between Pleasure and Pleasing God
Thursday 17th November 2022
Navy veteran Kimberly Clark discusses her battle with addiction and trauma, advocating for harm reduction and sharing her path to recovery on 'The Peace On Drugs'.
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Get the buttons here!Kimberly Clark: Navigating Trauma, Faith, and Recovery
So yeah, I dealt with that for About Seven Years. And, like you say, if you're stealing for your addiction, the stealing is a crime, and that's something punishable.
How do you rebuild your life after facing the darkest of times? In this episode of 'The Peace On Drugs', host Aaron Akulis sits down with Navy veteran Kimberly Clark, who shares her powerful story of battling addiction and trauma. Diagnosed with PTSD after enduring military sexual trauma, Kimberly's journey is one of resilience and faith.
Now a peer support specialist and the Louisiana State Leader of a national nonprofit raising awareness about veteran suicide, she uses her experiences to help others find their way out of similar struggles. Kimberly opens up about the impact of the war on drugs and how it exacerbates addiction issues. She advocates for harm reduction and drug legalization as practical solutions to these widespread problems.
But it's not all policy talk—Kimberly also highlights the healing power of nature and spirituality in her recovery process. 'When you look back on those things and how everything has changed now...god still allowed me to get a job with the state of Louisiana, and I work as a peer support specialist now for the state of Louisiana,' she reflects. If you're dealing with addiction, trauma, or simply seeking some inspiration, Kimberly's story offers a beacon of hope.
Tune in to hear her discuss the importance of faith, community, and finding peace in nature. Her journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of support and understanding.