Suicides Aftermath: The Birth of Addiction

A Dad's Death and Daughters Battle

An episode of the UnBreakable Me podcast, hosted by Maddie Mortimer, titled "Suicides Aftermath: The Birth of Addiction" was published on November 19, 2023 and runs 25 minutes.

November 19, 2023 ·25m · UnBreakable Me

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Summary

In today's heartfelt episode, I share part 3 of my personal journey to overcome methamphetamine addiction, a struggle that was magnified by the devastating loss of my father to suicide.I explore the harsh realities of hitting rock bottom, the challenges faced when trying to get clean, and the fallout left behind as a consequence of addiction.Sharing raw and intimate insights - from daily injections of meth to the mental health crisis and even into the world of homelessness - I hope my tale of recovery will serve as a beacon of hope for those still finding their footing on their path to recovery.Prepare yourself for an emotionally charged narrative that lays bare the reality of addiction and its aftermath.Timestamps & Overview01:26 Struggles of addiction and self-image conundrum.06:13 Mental illness ruined all my relationships.09:33 Dangers of meth use and sleep deprivation.11:29 Homelessness, addiction: can't force recovery, wasted effort.13:37 Big property, four dogs, fresh start. No connections, no drugs, no people, no money.17:48 Anxiety attacks required mom's hour-long phone help.21:13 Life's accomplishments: family, business, farm, helicopter.23:55 Homeless individuals: Share your stories for hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

In today's heartfelt episode, I share part 3 of my personal journey to overcome methamphetamine addiction, a struggle that was magnified by the devastating loss of my father to suicide.

I explore the harsh realities of hitting rock bottom, the challenges faced when trying to get clean, and the fallout left behind as a consequence of addiction.

Sharing raw and intimate insights - from daily injections of meth to the mental health crisis and even into the world of homelessness - I hope my tale of recovery will serve as a beacon of hope for those still finding their footing on their path to recovery.

Prepare yourself for an emotionally charged narrative that lays bare the reality of addiction and its aftermath.

Timestamps & Overview

01:26 Struggles of addiction and self-image conundrum.

06:13 Mental illness ruined all my relationships.

09:33 Dangers of meth use and sleep deprivation.

11:29 Homelessness, addiction: can't force recovery, wasted effort.

13:37 Big property, four dogs, fresh start. No connections, no drugs, no people, no money.

17:48 Anxiety attacks required mom's hour-long phone help.

21:13 Life's accomplishments: family, business, farm, helicopter.

23:55 Homeless individuals: Share your stories for hope.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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