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Story AmandaL 20221125
Story AmandaL 20221125
Story AmandaL 20221125
Sunday 27th November 2022
Listen to AmandaL's powerful story of addiction, homelessness, and recovery on The Pink House Chronicles.
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48 minutes
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Inspiring
Transformative
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!AmandaL's Road to Recovery: From Homelessness to Hope
It almost just telling my story has been a really eye-opening for me, because I forget that that's where I come from too, and that's really beautiful. That is something that gives my life so much meaning, because I forget so fast, how hard life was before.
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around from the depths of addiction? AmandaL's story on 'The Pink House Chronicles' is a testament to the power of resilience and change. Her journey begins with struggles in school that led her down a dark path of drug use and homelessness. Imagine camping out in a park across from your high school just to survive. That's where AmandaL found herself, using drugs and alcohol as an escape from her harsh reality.
She shares how she abused the system, leading to a life of leniency and further descent into addiction. The story takes a harrowing turn when she starts using heroin and witnesses a friend overdose and die. But just two days before her 18th birthday, AmandaL decides it's time for a change. She dives deeper into partying and drinking, but soon realizes the fun has faded.
The road to recovery wasn't easy; it involved mental breakdowns, starting over in new places like Taos, New Mexico, and struggling with relationships. Yet, AmandaL's determination shines through as she forces herself to attend meetings and eventually finds a sponsor who helps her see the beauty in recovery principles. Her story is raw, honest, and filled with ups and downs, but ultimately it's about finding hope and a new way of living.
Tune in to hear AmandaL's inspiring tale of transformation and discover the power of recovery.