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The Meeting After The Meeting - Jen E. - Trauma
The Meeting After The Meeting - Jen E. - Trauma
The Meeting After The Meeting - Jen E. - Trauma
Monday 25th January 2021
Jen E. talks about her journey from trauma to addiction, emphasizing the importance of addressing unresolved trauma for successful recovery.
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The link and the road between trauma and addiction is like this two-way road that constantly leads back into itself.
Have you ever wondered how trauma can shape one's path to addiction? In this episode of Podcast Recovery, hosts David O., Eric V., and Ally B. welcome Jen E. from California, who opens up about her journey from trauma to addiction and back to recovery. Jen's story is a poignant reminder of how unresolved trauma can lead to addiction, creating a vicious cycle that’s hard to break.
She shares how coping mechanisms initially meant to manage trauma spiraled into addiction, and how crucial it is to address these underlying issues for a successful recovery. Jen dives into her experiences with working the steps and the importance of seeking additional help beyond just a sponsor. The episode also touches on the challenges faced by the recovery community during the pandemic, including the need to adapt to new norms and the impact on those needing medication-assisted treatment.
Jen's insights into the recovery community's resilience and adaptability during these times are both inspiring and practical. She also emphasizes the importance of keeping recovery efforts focused on solutions rather than getting bogged down by external issues like politics. Her home group's experience with virtual meetings highlights the significance of maintaining physical connections even in a digital age. Jen's message is clear: addressing trauma is essential for recovery, and community support plays a pivotal role in this journey.
Tune in to hear her compelling story and gain valuable insights into the intricate link between trauma and addiction.