Women and Recovery: Beverly B.'s Insights on Healing and Growth
Addiction affects women differently in some ways. And while the foundation of recovery is the same, when treatment and recovery address women's unique needs, their well-being blossoms.
What makes recovery different for women? In this episode of 'Spirit of Recovery', hosts Rev. Dan Beckett and Rev. Michelle Vargas welcome Beverly B., who shares her experiences from her long-term recovery journey and her work as a board member of a women's treatment facility. Beverly dives into how addiction uniquely impacts women, touching on issues like depression and self-worth that can complicate the path to sobriety.
She also highlights the importance of physical health, medical care, and 'cleaning up our side of the street'. Beverly emphasizes the role of healthy relationships in recovery and how organizations like Nexus provide crucial support for women and their families. For mothers in recovery, particularly those raising teenage girls, Beverly offers valuable advice drawn from her own experiences. Throughout the conversation, she underscores the transformative power of spirituality and personal development in achieving long-term recovery.
Listeners will find practical tips for spiritual growth and personal development, along with a deeper understanding of the unique challenges women face in addiction and recovery. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting a loved one, Beverly's insights offer a compassionate and hopeful perspective on healing.