Pej Alaghamandan
Pej Alaghamandan
S1E47 -How 22 Year Old Madison Overcame Her Addiction & Mental Health
S1E47 -How 22 Year Old Madison Overcame Her Addiction & Mental Health
S1E47 -How 22 Year Old Madison Overcame Her Addiction & Mental Health
Sunday 28th July 2024
Madison shares her journey from addiction to sobriety at just 22. Hear her story of resilience and hope on Peji's Recovery Corner.
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Episode Overview
- Madison first tried to get sober at 18 but struggled with acceptance.
- She grew up in a dysfunctional family with an alcoholic father.
- Her journey included multiple inpatient and outpatient treatments.
- Fear-based motivation helped her find stability in sobriety.
- Madison highlights the importance of support systems in recovery.
Life doesn't end because you get sober when you're young. It really just kind of begins.
In this episode of Peji's Recovery Corner, you'll hear the compelling story of Madison, a young woman who faced addiction and mental health challenges head-on. At just 22 years old, Madison has already achieved two years of sobriety, but her journey to this point was anything but smooth. She first attempted to get sober at 18 but struggled with accepting her reality and relapsed multiple times.
Madison shares her experiences of going in and out of inpatient treatment facilities, outpatient programs, and sober living homes. Her story is a testament to resilience and the importance of finding the right support system. Madison opens up about growing up in a dysfunctional family where her father was an alcoholic and her mother was codependent. This environment led her to start drinking and using drugs at a young age.
Despite her struggles, she managed to excel academically, getting accepted into every college she applied to. However, the pressure and unresolved issues led her back into substance abuse. Through a series of ups and downs, including a stint in a psych hospital and multiple sober living homes, Madison finally found stability. She credits her current success to a combination of fear-based motivation and being tired of the chaos that addiction brought into her life.
Madison's story is raw and honest, highlighting the complexities of addiction and mental health. Peji Alaghamandan, the host, guides the conversation with empathy and understanding, making this episode both engaging and educational. If you're looking for inspiration or struggling with similar issues, Madison's journey offers hope and practical insights. Why should you listen? Because Madison's story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, no matter how many times you've fallen.
Her experiences may resonate with you or someone you know, providing the encouragement needed to take that next step towards sobriety.