Myric LeJeune: Celebrate Recovery Leader, Alanon member, survivor of domestic abuse. Ep 81

I didn’t know it until recently but Myric and I are related. She is the cousin of my father and his siblings. It was interesting to hear her talk about growing up and visiting my grandparents home when my father, uncle and aunts were younger. I’ve been paying so much attention to the theme of how mental health and addiction is a family disease. Part of the process is looking back through the generations and seeing how mental health, addiction, strict religious beliefs, illness, and a number of other risky behaviors like workaholism, overeating and gambling are passed down through the generations. I can’t say I’m surprised Myric and I connected on the topic of recovery and that she had the experiences she had. The other thing I’m grateful for is Myric’s perspective on a religious approach to recovery. Religion is something Ive struggled with over the years and I’m glad to be at a place where I can hear a message of recovery without getting caught up in the verbiage or the areas we disagree. It’s important for me to have stories from all walks of life on the podcast. And I’m grateful it happened to be one of my distant relatives! If you hadn’t already, I would be super pumped if you gave us a rating on Apple iTunes or Apple podcast. If you think we’re great give us a five if you think we suck give us a one! Love you