Pej Alaghamandan
Pej Alaghamandan
S1E39 -Overcoming Addiction, Alcoholism & Trauma
S1E39 -Overcoming Addiction, Alcoholism & Trauma
S1E39 -Overcoming Addiction, Alcoholism & Trauma
Tuesday 4th June 2024
Grace shares her raw and inspiring journey from addiction and trauma to recovery on Peji's Recovery Corner.
11 minutes
Inspiring
Raw
Honest
Hopeful
Non-judgmental
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Author:
Pej Alaghamandan
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Grace's Journey: From Addiction to Recovery
Episode Overview
- Grace's early exposure to substances started at age twelve.
- Her addiction journey included time in juvenile hall.
- Music played a crucial role in her recovery.
- She faced multiple relapses but continued to fight for sobriety.
- Her story is a testament to hope and resilience in the face of addiction.
Music was the only thing there for me when I was suicidal
Peji's Recovery Corner brings you another riveting episode with Pej and his guest, Grace, who shares her remarkable journey of overcoming addiction, alcoholism, and trauma. Grace opens up about her turbulent childhood, marked by mental and physical abuse, and how she turned to substances at the tender age of twelve to escape her pain.
Her story is a raw and honest account of how experimentation quickly spiralled into dependency and addiction, leading her down a dark path that included juvenile hall and destructive relationships. Grace talks candidly about her early experiences with marijuana, alcohol, and prescription drugs, and how these substances initially helped her dissociate from her reality. She recounts her harrowing descent into heroin addiction at sixteen, describing the environments and people that facilitated her drug use.
Her tale is both heart-wrenching and eye-opening, offering a glimpse into the chaotic life of someone struggling with severe addiction. Despite the grim details, Grace's story is ultimately one of hope and resilience. She speaks about her time in juvenile hall, where she was forced to detox from heroin, and the challenges she faced upon release. Her journey is filled with moments of relapse and struggle, but also with determination and small victories that led her to sobriety.
Pej's empathetic interviewing style allows Grace to share her experiences openly, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking understanding or inspiration in their own recovery journey. Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting a loved one through theirs, Grace's story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible. Tune in to hear Grace's courageous account and gain insights into the complex world of addiction and recovery. Her story might just be the spark of hope you need.