My Life on PCP: Escaping a Life of Addiction

Alexis Nicole overcame addiction and transformed her life. Alexis discusses her early struggles growing up in a middle-class family, experiencing bullying, early exposure to drugs and alcohol, and the subsequent spiral into deeper substance use. She delves into significant turning points, including encounters with domestic violence, substance use, and homelessness. Through the support of a rehab program and her newfound spirituality, Alexis found strength in recovery. She talks about her path to becoming a recovery coach and her commitment to helping others in the Hartford community. Alexis' story is one of resilience, faith, and the importance of taking life one day at a time. She emphasizes the necessity of therapy, community support, and a passion for helping others on their recovery journey.00:00 Introduction and Host Background00:29 Guest's Early Life and Family01:43 First Encounters with Substances03:13 Escalation and Teenage Years04:36 High School and Relationship Troubles05:55 Diving Deeper into Drug Use07:15 The PCP Era08:58 Realizing the Problem14:02 Hitting Rock Bottom15:48 Entering Rehab: The First Steps16:09 Realizing the Problem16:35 Finding Motivation and Support17:06 A New Relationship and Pregnancy18:13 Completing the Program and Moving Forward19:03 Building a New Life20:38 Starting a Career in Recovery21:32 Balancing Work and Personal Life23:19 The Importance of Persistence25:54 Living a Fulfilling Life29:20 Advice for Those Struggling ----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