Gratitude Amidst Chaos: Abbey Wright's Road to Sobriety
There's too much left inside of me to accomplish. I have actual dreams that I don't want to be ripped away from me.
When the world shut down due to COVID-19, many found themselves grappling with isolation and uncertainty. For Abbey Wright, a seasoned touring music technician, this period became a surprising catalyst for change. In this heartfelt episode of 'Recovery Talks: The Podcast', host Marc Lee Shannon sits down with Abbey to explore her journey through addiction and into recovery, highlighting the unexpected gratitude she feels for the pandemic's impact on her life.
Abbey opens up about how her addiction nearly destroyed her, but a pivotal moment of surrender—sparked by a simple text to her mother—became the turning point she desperately needed. She shares how the forced pause of the pandemic allowed her to reassess her life, embrace sobriety, and rediscover her dreams. Listeners will hear about the challenges of maintaining authenticity in the high-pressure music industry and the transformative power of introspection and goal-setting.
Abbey also discusses her excitement and trepidation about returning to the music scene with newfound clarity and purpose. This episode is a raw and inspiring look at how one person turned a global crisis into a personal triumph, offering hope and insight for anyone facing their own battles with addiction.