Crystal Morrell
Crystal Morrell
What is Addiction? Guest Ciara Mendoza
What is Addiction? Guest Ciara Mendoza
What is Addiction? Guest Ciara Mendoza
Monday 22nd November 2021
Listen as Ciara Mendoza shares her journey from addiction to sobriety, emphasizing family support and community involvement on 'Sober Onions'.
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Crystal Morrell
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Sobriety Success Stories
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!From Rock Bottom to Laughter: Ciara Mendoza's Sobriety Journey
And that's what an addiction is, you know. It literally felt like I was out of myself, you know, like I would not want to use.
Imagine hitting rock bottom and then finding the strength to climb back up. In this episode of 'Sober Onions', Crystal Morrell sits down with Ciara Mendoza, a woman whose journey from addiction to sobriety is nothing short of remarkable. Originally from Santa Maria, California, Ciara moved to Ventura in 2013 with hopes of recovery but found herself relapsing. With the help of her older brother, who was also in recovery, she finally got sober in 2015.
Ciara opens up about feeling powerless and 'outside' herself during her darkest days. She shares her experiences living in sober living homes, attending way too many funerals due to overdose, and ultimately finding her way back to life. Now six years sober, Ciara is not only a mother but also a live comedian who uses her platform to spread joy and awareness about addiction.
She talks about the importance of staying present, the crucial role of family support, and how her brother introduced her to the recovery program that changed her life. Ciara also organizes local charity work, proving that recovery is not just about staying sober but also about giving back to the community. Tune in to hear Ciara's candid and inspiring story, filled with both heartache and hope.