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Val A. - The Little Girl Inside of Me
Val A. - The Little Girl Inside of Me
Val A. - The Little Girl Inside of Me
Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Val A. shares her journey through addiction, highlighting relapses, heavy metal's role in recovery, and the significance of therapy and community support.
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65 minutes
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Empowering
Informative
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Transformative
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Episode Overview
- Val A. shares her candid experience with addiction and relapses, emphasizing the emotional impact
- The supportive role of music, particularly heavy metal, in finding connection and solace is highlighted
- The unique benefits of therapy and recovery are discussed, emphasizing the opportunities for giving back and internal work
- The conversation humorously explores the evolution of addiction across different generations and the need for an all-encompassing approach
- The episode concludes with a heartfelt message of gratitude and a call to stay safe and clean
I don't know. My dad doesn't believe it's real. Oh, my dad doesn't. I think that's actually on the micro level of recovery, it's the people in the rooms it's it's the people that are directly affected like the bigger the macro of it is really getting everybody else on board to understanding that these are real things like because the and shit there's even people in the rooms who are like oh addiction isn't isn't a mental illness i'm like dude it's in the dsm like it is a 100 a mental...
Val A.'s journey through addiction is a raw and honest look at the highs and lows of recovery. Starting with her introduction to substances at 18, Val opens up about her struggles, including battles with an eating disorder and the emotional rollercoaster of relapses. She doesn't shy away from sharing the dark moments but also highlights the light she found along the way.
One of the unique aspects of her story is the role that heavy metal music played in her recovery, offering a sense of connection and solace in times of need. In this episode, Val and host Eric discuss the importance of building relationships in recovery, whether through therapy or support groups. They touch on how each approach offers distinct benefits—therapy for internal work and recovery groups for community support.
The conversation also humorously touches on how addiction has evolved across generations, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to treatment. Val's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of finding what works for you in your recovery journey. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt message of gratitude and a reminder to stay safe and clean.