Kristina Padilla | From Cocaine & Meth Addiction to AA, Spiritual Recovery, & Indigenous Leader

Join Kristina Padilla, an indigenous queer leader who overcame cocaine and crank addiction, gang life, rape trauma, and overdose. This raw and honest addiction recovery story shares her path from despair to sobriety, AA fellowship, and spiritual healing.Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.comConnect with Kristina Padilla: https://www.instagram.com/kristina577/00:00 Introduction to Recoverycast00:24 Meet Kristina Padilla: A Journey of Resilience01:29 Early Life and First Encounters with Addiction02:23 Teenage Years: Gangs and Drugs03:36 Struggles with Identity and Family Dynamics05:35 Gang Life and Substance Abuse08:03 Turning Points and Aha Moments10:39 The Path to Recovery Begins27:40 A Father's Concern28:16 Graduation Ceremony and Detox28:36 First Day of Treatment29:13 Seeking Help and Facing Challenges30:41 Relapse and Recovery31:01 Kicked Out of the Program35:34 Finding Sobriety and Community39:35 Embracing Identity and Advocacy42:15 Cultural Roots and Personal Growth52:41 Authenticity and Healing53:19 Conclusion and Farewell