Rebecca Boney's Story: From Addiction to Advocacy
Episode Overview
Rebecca shares her clean date, upbringing, and career journey Reflections on addiction, major life events, and rehab experience Impact of 12-step meetings, volunteer work, and teaching at a men's prison Importance of service, relationships, and continuous learning in recovery Career goals in social work, mental health support, and asking for help
Recovery has taught me those things and what I put in my body. And I can still put horrible stuff in my body even without drugs and alcohol.
Rebecca Boney joins host David Clemen on this episode of Recovery Nuggets, sharing a heartfelt journey that’s sure to resonate with anyone touched by addiction. Rebecca's story is a tapestry of life events, from her upbringing and college years to her career in veterinary medicine. But it's not all smooth sailing; she candidly discusses her spiral into addiction and the major life events that brought her to rehab and ultimately to recovery.
Her narrative is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of asking for help. Rebecca dives into her involvement with 12-step meetings, volunteer work, and teaching at a men's prison, revealing how these experiences have shaped her path. She emphasizes the significance of service, relationships, and continuous learning in her recovery journey. Whether she's talking about her marriage or her aspirations in social work, Rebecca's story is filled with insights and hope.
Tune in to hear how she transformed her struggles into strengths and found a new purpose in helping others.