Kristen
Kristen
The gifts of recovery are beyond my wildest dreams.
The gifts of recovery are beyond my wildest dreams.
The gifts of recovery are beyond my wildest dreams.
Thursday 1st June 2023
Hear Marisa's inspiring journey from addiction to recovery in this episode of 'Remember Your Why'.
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49 minutes
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Empowering
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Recovery Reimagined
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Get the buttons here!Marisa's Road to Recovery: From Darkness to Dreams
Episode Overview
- Marisa's early struggle with addiction and mental health issues from a young age
- Her candid account of denial, fear, and eventual acceptance of the need for recovery
- Insights into the hereditary and generational impact of addiction
- The pivotal role of sponsorship in Marisa's transformative journey
- Testimony of finding love, support, and the desire to live again
My life is so good. It's taken me decades, and it's rewarding because I've learned how to help myself. I want to share my life. What I have is irreplaceable, and for the first time, I love my life.
Marisa's story is a powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and transformation. She began experimenting with substances at the tender age of seven, a coping mechanism for the anxiety, eating disorder, and tumultuous home life she faced. For years, Marisa managed to hide her struggles from those around her, isolating herself in a world of addiction. Her journey took her to some dark places, including a crack den where she hit rock bottom.
But at 29, she made the brave decision to get clean for the first time. This episode of 'Remember Your Why' dives deep into Marisa's harrowing experiences with substance abuse and her eventual path to recovery. Host Kristen guides the conversation, shedding light on the often misunderstood nature of addiction and its impact on individuals and families. Marisa's candid narration reveals the moments of denial, fear, and the gradual acceptance of her need for recovery.
Her story highlights the importance of support systems, particularly the role of a sponsor, in navigating the challenging road to sobriety. Through her raw and unfiltered account, Marisa offers hope and inspiration to anyone grappling with similar struggles. This episode is a poignant reminder that recovery is possible, and that the gifts of sobriety can be beyond one's wildest dreams.