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Women in Recovery 2 - Mary Jo McMillen of USARA
Women in Recovery 2 - Mary Jo McMillen of USARA
Women in Recovery 2 - Mary Jo McMillen of USARA
Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Mary Jo McMillen of USARA shares her recovery journey, emphasizing the power of community support and upcoming events. Listen now.
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Brighton Recovery Center
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Mary Jo McMillen on the Power of Community in Recovery
We believe we have some power, which is our voice and our stories of recovery, which we're going to keep telling, we're going to keep celebrating.
What happens when community and support become the pillars of recovery? Mary Jo McMillen of USARA joins Alisa Wood and Lacey Garcia from Brighton Recovery Center to share her inspiring journey through addiction and recovery. Mary Jo opens up about her struggles with an eating disorder and how the unwavering support from the recovery community played a crucial role in her healing process.
She passionately believes that 'it takes a village to raise someone in recovery' and stresses the importance of sharing stories to inspire others on similar paths. During this episode, Mary Jo dives into the various services offered by USARA, including support for families affected by addiction and their efforts to influence legislative changes around addiction and incarceration.
She also shines a spotlight on the upcoming Recovery Day event, a celebration that brings the recovery community together to acknowledge their successes and foster connections. Mary Jo's story is a testament to the power of community and the strength found in collective support. By sharing her experience, she hopes to encourage others to speak up and connect with those who understand their struggles.
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that no one has to face addiction alone, and that there is always hope in unity.