Inez's Story: Healing Childhood Wounds with Faith and Community
Let the message of Christ Dwell among you richly. He is my lord and savior, and he completes me.
Have you ever felt trapped by your past, unsure how to break free? Inez knows that struggle all too well. In this heartfelt episode of the Celebrate Recovery Podcast, she opens up about her journey from a chaotic childhood marked by her father's drinking and her mother's codependency to finding hope and redemption through faith and community. Growing up, Inez was plagued by anxiety and felt isolated despite her mother's best efforts to keep the family together.
Her teenage years were marred by the same feelings of loneliness and anxiety, which only intensified as she entered a tumultuous relationship with her high school sweetheart. Marriage brought its own set of challenges, leaving Inez battling depression and a sense of losing control over her life. The turning point came when she discovered the Celebrate Recovery program. Through its supportive community and faith-based approach, Inez began to set healthy boundaries and work through her issues.
She shares how this program not only helped her heal but also allowed her to rebuild relationships with her family, including her adult children and grandchildren. Inez's story is a testament to the transformative power of faith, community, and structured recovery programs. Tune in to hear her inspiring journey of overcoming childhood trauma and finding peace.