Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Sandy Valentine, Rebecca Allen, Phil Valentine)
Rediscovering Our Happy
Rediscovering Our Happy
Rediscovering Our Happy
Tuesday 27th April 2021
Hear Rebecca Allen's journey from addiction to leading recovery support services in CCAR's Recovery Matters! Podcast. A story of resilience and growth.
68 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Compassionate
Healing
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Rebecca Allen's Path: From Addiction to Leading Recovery Support
I'm not damaged, which the damage that I have is self-induced.
Rebecca Allen, CCAR's Director of Recovery Support Services, opens up about her battle with addiction in this heartfelt episode of 'Recovery Matters! Podcast'. Her journey began with what seemed like harmless experimentation with cigarettes, but it gradually spiraled into a severe heroin addiction that deeply affected her and her family. Rebecca paints a vivid picture of how addiction can sneak into anyone's life, regardless of their background, replacing what truly matters with a relentless craving for substances.
She speaks candidly about the steep price of addiction and the rocky road to recovery. Rebecca's story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about the significant role of empathy and compassion in healing. She emphasizes the need to stay teachable and continuously grow to maintain sobriety and avoid relapse. Her experiences shed light on the importance of rebuilding relationships with loved ones and finding support in the recovery community.
Now, as the Director of Recovery Support Services at one of the nation's leading Recovery Community Organizations, Rebecca uses her past struggles to help others find their path to recovery. This episode offers a powerful reminder of human resilience and the transformative power of personal recovery. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Rebecca's story provides hope and inspiration.