Jeri Bisbee

This is Your Wake-Up Call

Jeri Bisbee

  • The Point of Pain

The Point of Pain

Monday 12th August 2024

Kathy shares her journey from trauma to healing, highlighting the power of faith and community support in addiction recovery.
39 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
Honest

About this podcast

This is Your Wake-Up Call
Author:
Jeri Bisbee
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Finding Hope in the Midst of Pain: Kathy's Story

Episode Overview

  • Kathy's story highlights the importance of faith in overcoming personal trauma.
  • Community support from groups like Al-Anon and NAMI can be crucial in recovery.
  • Family struggles with addiction and mental illness are common but manageable with the right resources.
  • Healing is a journey filled with both painful lows and uplifting highs.
  • Sharing personal stories can provide comfort and hope to others facing similar challenges.
"God kept me" as things could have gone drastically different for her
In this heartfelt episode of 'This is Your Wake-Up Call', host Jeri Bisbee sits down with Kathy, a long-time friend and fellow member of a recovery group. Kathy bravely opens up about her tumultuous journey from childhood trauma to finding peace and purpose in her adult life. With a mix of raw honesty and gentle humour, she shares how her faith and community support have helped her navigate the ups and downs of addiction and mental illness within her family.
Kathy's story, filled with both painful lows and uplifting highs, resonates deeply with anyone who has faced similar struggles. She recounts moments of despair, like receiving a call about her son's multiple suicide attempts, and moments of hope, such as discovering the healing power of supportive communities like Al-Anon and NAMI. Jeri and Kathy's conversation is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always a glimmer of hope and a path to healing.
If you're looking for an episode that offers both comfort and practical advice, this one's for you.