Jonathan Sylvester
Jonathan Sylvester
Pregame with Maggie King
Pregame with Maggie King
Pregame with Maggie King
Monday 8th March 2021
Maggie King shares her powerful story of addiction and recovery in this episode of Sober Nation FM.
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50 minutes
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
Engaging
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Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Maggie King's Journey: From Darkness to Recovery
Being able to get to know yourself without the alcohol, that's the greatest gift that I've gotten, and I hope that other people can find that as well.
Maggie King never imagined that her life would be so deeply intertwined with addiction. Growing up, she vowed to steer clear of alcohol and drugs after witnessing their destructive impact on her family. But as she grappled with her sexuality and the relentless pressure to excel in school, alcohol became her escape.
In this gripping episode of 'Sober Nation FM', Maggie opens up about her descent into alcoholism, marked by frequent blackouts and a dangerous reliance on pain pills following a field hockey injury in college. Her story takes a harrowing turn when she begins to have flashbacks of a past sexual assault, leading her to drink and use drugs all day to numb the emotional agony.
The episode reaches a poignant moment when Maggie finds herself on the brink of suicide, only to be saved by what she describes as a miraculous intervention. Maggie's narrative doesn't just stop at her darkest moments; it shines a light on the path to recovery. She emphasizes the critical role of harm reduction strategies and healthcare for those battling addiction. Maggie also shares the importance of building a supportive network and prioritizing mental and physical self-care in recovery.
Her story is a testament to resilience and hope, proving that recovery is within reach for anyone ready to seek help.