Andrea
Andrea
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #59 - Val C.
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #59 - Val C.
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #59 - Val C.
Saturday 24th June 2023
Join Andrea and Val for a raw conversation about healing from childhood trauma, navigating sobriety, and finding hope amidst challenges.
Explicit
38 minutes
Raw
Vulnerable
Hopeful
Inspiring
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
Andrea
Overview:
Categories:
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Healing from the Past: Val's Journey Through Trauma and Recovery
Episode Overview
- Shit Show Val shares her experiences of growing up in a dysfunctional family and the impact on her adulthood
- The conversation delves into the challenges of codependency, complex trauma, and toxic shame
- Val opens up about her emotional bottoms in sobriety, including her time in jail and the tragic death of her daughter
- Themes of forgiveness, self-discovery, and the ongoing journey of recovery emerge throughout the episode
- The conversation provides hope and inspiration to those navigating similar paths of healing and sobriety
I've always thanked you and encouraged you because you've saved my life. Yeah. Talk about emotional bottoms that you've had in sobriety. My first emotional bottom was I had to go to jail and I was sober. I was a year and a half sober, went to jail. That was my biggest emotional bottom.
Ever wondered how childhood experiences shape your adult life? In this compelling episode of 'Adult Child', Andrea sits down with Shitshow community member Val to discuss her journey from a tumultuous upbringing to a path of healing and recovery. Val opens up about the challenges she faced growing up in a dysfunctional family, the impact it had on her adult life, and her ongoing journey towards sobriety and self-discovery. Val's story is raw and heartfelt.
She shares the emotional lows she encountered in her sobriety journey, including her time in jail and the tragic loss of her daughter. This isn't just a conversation about trauma; it's a testament to resilience and the power of forgiveness. Val's candid discussion sheds light on the complexities of healing from childhood trauma, codependency, complex trauma, alcoholism, and toxic shame. Throughout the episode, themes of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the continuous journey of recovery emerge.
Val's story is not only a source of inspiration but also a beacon of hope for those navigating similar paths. Whether you're dealing with your own struggles or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement. Tune in to hear Val's poignant moments and learn how she continues to find strength and healing amidst life's challenges.
This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is a journey, not a destination, and that healing is possible even in the face of profound loss.