Breaking the Mold: Tara's Unfiltered Take on Addiction and Recovery
Episode Overview
Tara's candid journey from addiction to recovery Challenges and insights into 12-step programs Exploration of identity struggles and self-discovery Critique of traditional recovery methods and stigma Discussion on alternative healing paths and personal growth
I don't think they understand that there's a million other things out there that I didn't even know existed until I left the program.
What happens when you mix raw honesty with a dash of controversy? You get an episode of WESOBERNOW that’s impossible to ignore. In this riveting conversation, host Ronny Morales sits down with Tara, also known as Burn The Stigma, to discuss the gritty realities of addiction and recovery. Tara doesn’t hold back as she shares her journey, starting from her early struggles with addiction to heroin, her tumultuous involvement in a bank robbery spree, and the legal battles that followed.
Her candidness about her experiences with 12-step programs and the toxic culture she encountered will leave you questioning the traditional paths to recovery. Ronny and Tara’s discussion dives deep into how addiction impacts self-worth and identity, and they explore the importance of authenticity and self-compassion in healing. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt pressured to conform or doubted their own path to recovery.
With its unfiltered dialogue and challenging perspectives, it’s a powerful reminder that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to overcoming addiction.