Pamela Grimm
Pamela Grimm
Women in Recovery - Episode 7
Women in Recovery - Episode 7
Women in Recovery - Episode 7
Saturday 20th July 2019
Pamela Grimm shares her journey from addiction to recovery in Nashville, reflecting on relationships, self-care, and emotional healing.
8 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Healing
Thought-provoking
Raw
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Pamela Grimm
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Nashville Nights: A Woman's Road to Recovery
I really didn't know how to be in a relationship number one and number two, how to be in a relationship with someone who actually cared about me, because I didn't care about me.
Imagine moving to a new city, only to find yourself entangled in a web of addiction and toxic relationships. In this episode of 'A Woman in Recovery', Pamela Grimm takes listeners through her turbulent journey from the moment she landed in Nashville, Tennessee. Arriving during the Loma Prieta earthquake in California, Pamela faced a whirlwind of challenges that tested her resolve and self-worth.
Her story is a candid exploration of how neglecting self-care and emotional well-being led her down a path of poor choices and destructive relationships. One poignant moment she shares is an encounter with a man who pulled out a condom, making her feel judged and dirty. This incident became a turning point, helping her realize that her feelings were more about her own lack of self-respect than the actions of others.
She reflects on how she consistently chose emotionally unavailable partners because she herself was not emotionally present. Pamela's raw honesty about her experiences with drug dealers and the vicious cycle of drugs and sex offers a sobering look at the consequences of neglecting one's mental health. As she recounts these events, she encourages listeners to examine their own relationships and self-care practices. The episode concludes with a powerful quote on meditation and the importance of being present in the moment.
Pamela describes her podcast as a cathartic and healing experience, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking insight into addiction, recovery, and personal growth.