Tara

Keep Coming Back Podcast

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  • vol 195. 09/15/2013 (Taryn W.)

vol 195. 09/15/2013 (Taryn W.)

Thursday 1st February 2024

Taryn W. shares her journey from addiction and incarceration to becoming a PhD student and mother, showcasing the transformative power of AA.
61 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Supportive
Honest
Encouraging

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Keep Coming Back Podcast
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Tara
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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From Chaos to Clarity: Taryn W.'s Journey to Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Show up consistently, no matter what.
  • Be vulnerable and transparent about your struggles.
  • Find a supportive community within AA.
  • Understand that recovery is a journey requiring effort.
  • Embrace empathy and resilience in your daily life.
I fully believed to my innermost self, that if I did the steps and I took direction, that I too would be able to have a life that I couldn’t have imagined
Taryn W. shares her incredible journey from a tumultuous childhood to a life of sobriety and success in this episode of the Keep Coming Back Podcast. Growing up with an addicted mother, Taryn faced unimaginable challenges, from being her mother's caretaker at a young age to enduring foster care and eventually falling into addiction herself. Despite these hardships, she found her way into the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) at just 17 years old.
Through raw honesty and sheer determination, Taryn embraced the AA steps and found a community that supported her through thick and thin. Now a PhD student and mother of twins, Taryn's story is a testament to the transformative power of AA and the resilience of the human spirit. She talks candidly about the importance of showing up, being vulnerable, and doing the work necessary to build a better life.
Her experiences highlight the value of empathy, the strength found in community, and the relentless pursuit of a brighter future. Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Taryn's journey offers hope and practical advice. Don't miss out on this powerful narrative that reminds us all that recovery is possible and worth every effort.