186: Recovering Loudly - Allyssa
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Allyssa’s Rock Bottom: Foster Care Trauma, Relapse, and Finding Purpose at 21 | Rock Bottom with RyanIn this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Allyssa, 21, from Texarkana, Texas, shares her path into addiction and recovery after growing up around widespread meth use, family bullying, poverty, and her mother blaming her for a suicide attempt. She describes early exposure to alcohol, heavy drinking and daily marijuana use during depression in the COVID era, and trauma including sexual assault in foster care and time in a mental hospital. Allyssa entered rehab initially for housing, stayed 45 days, relapsed in sober living, and later completed a second 40-day program. After getting her own apartment, she attempted suicide by overdosing on pills and self-harming, then chose to live, sought medical help, and recommitted to sobriety through faith, medication, and rebuilding her life. She discusses goals to start a podcast, pursue LVN/LPN nursing, and stay sober for her growing family.00:00 Depression and Drinking01:40 Show Intro and Sponsor02:45 Meet Alyssa and Sobriety Date05:16 Family Addiction and Childhood08:00 Early Drinking and Escapes10:41 School Struggles and ADHD14:16 Weed and Patterns Repeat17:25 Treatment Decision and Rehab22:40 Sober Living and Relapse25:57 Temptation and Secrets26:33 Republic Square Relapse27:59 Drug Test Fallout28:42 Second Chance from Bob29:26 Gummies and Paranoia32:42 Holiday Loneliness Breaks34:30 Back to Rehab Reset35:35 Apartment and Overdose39:59 God Says Live42:52 Six Months Sober Now46:22 New Goals and Nursing49:32 Advice and Farewell
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