Sitting with Sean
Sitting with Sean
Sitting with Sean: Episode 21: Abby Frutchey of Northfield, Maine
Sitting with Sean: Episode 21: Abby Frutchey of Northfield, Maine
Sitting with Sean: Episode 21: Abby Frutchey of Northfield, Maine
Thursday 25th August 2022
Abby Frutchey discusses her journey from addiction to advocacy, highlighting therapeutic courts and the importance of gratitude in recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Abby Frutchey: A Journey from Addiction to Advocacy
I think a lot of us, when we experienced it in our families, we feel that way, like I will never be like him. And it like changed the trajectory of who I was and what I did at Years Old, and because my family was struggling with my dad's alcoholism, like they just had no clue.
Imagine battling addiction for years and then turning that struggle into a force for good. That's the story of Abby Frutchey from Northfield, Maine, in this episode of 'Sitting with Sean'. With 17 years of sobriety under her belt, Abby opens up about her journey through addiction and recovery. She talks candidly about her genetic predisposition to addiction and how her father's alcoholism mirrored her own path. The turning point? The Therapeutic Courts, which she credits with saving her life.
Abby's story doesn't end with her recovery; it transforms into advocacy. As the Vice-Chair for the National Therapeutic Court Alumni Association (NTCAA) and a board member of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP), Abby is now a powerful voice in the recovery community. She shares how these roles allow her to give back and support others on their journeys. This episode is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about finding purpose in recovery.
Abby highlights the importance of gratitude and self-care in maintaining sobriety, offering practical advice for anyone on a similar path. Tune in to hear Abby's inspiring story and learn how advocacy can be a cornerstone of long-term recovery.