EPISODE · Dec 3, 2024 · 27 MIN
I Broke FREE from Addiction at 21 and Found Recovery!
from Recovery Matters! Podcast · host TJ Aitken
Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 163 | Amilya, who experienced a tumultuous early life with familial addiction, turned to substances following a traumatic event in college. She describes her struggle with PTSD, anxiety, and depression, which led her to self-medicate with marijuana and alcohol. However, seeking a healthier path, she discovered the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) and embraced their resources. With the support of her mother, fiancé, and a solid recovery community, Amilya found balance and purpose. Now, she is thriving academically, interning, and deeply involved in helping others on their recovery journeys. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of recovery and community support.00:00 Introduction and Host's Background00:18 Guest Introduction and Early Life00:57 Struggles with Addiction and Trauma04:47 Path to Recovery and CCAR Involvement06:40 Experiences in Recovery and Relationships22:21 Future Aspirations and Current Recovery Practices ----Across the Web----🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO...🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast?🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery
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Amelia discusses her early life affected by her grandmother’s addiction, her own struggles with substance use following a traumatic event in college, and her path to sobriety and improved mental health through the support of recovery resources and a strong community network.
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I Broke FREE from Addiction at 21 and Found Recovery!
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