I Escaped an 11-Year Nightmare of Abuse and Addiction – Finding Freedom in Recovery

from Recovery Matters! Podcast · host Sandy Valentine, Carmen Bravo, Phil Valentine

Carmen shares her extraordinary journey from a challenging upbringing in Puerto Rico to becoming a beacon of hope and advocate for recovery in Connecticut. Carmen candidly discusses her experiences with familial instability, addiction, homelessness, and domestic abuse, all of which ultimately led her to find strength, faith, and a new purpose in life. Now a celebrated Recovery Coach, Carmen highlights the power of community support, the importance of self-love, and the impact of helping others through their struggles. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome06:39 Carmen's Early Life in Puerto Rico07:47 Challenges and Struggles in Puerto Rico14:13 Moving to the United States15:53 Life in New York and Connecticut21:51 Turning Point and Recovery27:09 Returning to Education and Career Transition28:05 Discovering the Recovery Coach Academy29:13 Volunteering and Meeting Phil29:35 Experiencing the Recovery Coach Academy31:12 Working in the Emergency Department33:15 Personal Reflections and Family39:47 Gratitude and Spirituality in Recovery43:54 Navigating Life in Recovery50:42 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations ----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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Carmen shares her inspirational journey from a challenging childhood in Puerto Rico, through addiction and domestic violence, to recovery and a fulfilling life helping others as a Recovery Coach, emphasizing faith, gratitude, and personal transformation.

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