Dora Gosselin
Dora Gosselin / Stevie Brown
Relapse, Redemption, and Rikers Island
Relapse, Redemption, and Rikers Island
Relapse, Redemption, and Rikers Island
Thursday 2nd November 2023
Stevie shares her journey from relapse and Rikers Island to recovery in this gripping Soberoso episode, highlighting the transformative power of friendship.
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34 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Transformative
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Dora Gosselin
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Stevie's poignant journey through relapse and redemption sheds light on the challenges of sobriety
- The episode highlights the impact of intimate relationships and seeking outside help for mental health issues
- Stevie's account of her time at Rikers Island serves as a sobering reminder of the tumultuous journey of recovery
- The celebration of Stevie's sobriety birthday underscores the transformative nature of recovery
- The episode provides valuable insights into the progressive and life-affirming nature of recovery
My sobriety birthday is more important than my belly button birthday all the time no doubt about it no doubt about it that is the gift of life
Imagine hitting rock bottom and finding your way back up. In this riveting episode of the Soberoso Podcast, host Dora Gosselin continues her conversation with Stevie, who shares the gripping details of her path to sobriety. Stevie's journey is anything but ordinary—her friends quite literally saved her life by getting her to San Antonio's International Convention on July 1st, 2010.
As she poignantly puts it, 'They say we get by with a little help from our friends, my friends literally saved my life'. But that's just the beginning. Stevie opens up about the consequences of her last relapse, which landed her in the notorious Rikers Island, battling some of the world's toughest inmates and confronting thoughts of ending her own life.
During her ten-month stay, she found hope and purpose by starting a 12-step program inside the prison, which quickly gained popularity among the inmates. Over 100 women were on a waitlist to join. Stevie's story doesn't just focus on addiction and recovery; it dives deep into the stigmas surrounding mental health and the importance of seeking help. Her account is a powerful reminder that recovery is an ongoing process filled with both struggles and triumphs.
Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Stevie's story offers invaluable insights and hope.