Nancy Labov
Nancy Labov
Sunday Speaks with Kim Swiney McBride!
Sunday Speaks with Kim Swiney McBride!
Sunday Speaks with Kim Swiney McBride!
Monday 21st October 2024
Kim Swiney-McBride shares her powerful journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the transformative support of Spring House for Women.
20 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
Transformative
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Nancy Labov
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Kim Swiney-McBride: From Darkness to Light in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Kim's journey from addiction starting at age 11.
- The pivotal role of Spring House for Women in her recovery.
- Transforming trauma into personal triumph.
- The importance of community support in sobriety.
- Kim's current work helping other women in recovery.
I like to say they come in as moths and they leave as beautiful butterflies.
In this heartfelt episode of 'Rise and Recover', Kim Swiney-McBride shares her incredible journey from addiction to recovery. Hosted by Cheyenne Severin, the conversation kicks off with Kim recounting her early struggles with alcohol, which began at the tender age of 11. She dives into the emotional and traumatic experiences that led her down a dark path, including the loss of her brother in a fire and enduring sexual abuse.
Kim’s story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of recovery. Her sobriety date, October 12th, marks nearly 14 years of reclaiming her life from addiction. Kim explains how her time at Spring House for Women was pivotal, offering her the structure and support she needed to rebuild her life. She describes Spring House as a place where broken women are nurtured back to life, turning their traumas into triumphs.
One of the most touching parts of the episode is when Kim talks about her current role at Spring House, helping other women who are now walking the path she once trod. She passionately discusses the joy she feels watching women enter the house broken and leave as transformed individuals. Kim’s story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about finding purpose and giving back to the community that saved her.
If you’re looking for an inspiring tale of redemption and hope, this episode is a must-listen. It’s a reminder that no matter how dark things may seem, there is always a way to find light and start anew.