Surviving Abusive Men and Addiction

In Episode 13 of the ROL Podcast, we sit down with Ashley, a 23-year-old survivor of addiction and trauma, who shares her raw and inspiring journey to sobriety. From battling alcohol and cocaine addiction to overcoming childhood trauma and abusive relationships, Ashley opens up about her rock bottom moment and how she found hope through recovery. Joined by hosts Anthony and Kaleb, this episode dives deep into the challenges of young sobriety, the power of vulnerability, and the strength found in community. Tune in for an honest conversation about healing, self-discovery, and living life authentically.Helpful Linkswww.recoveringoutloud.cahttps://linktr.ee/RecoveringoutloudpodRecovery podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/54sZotgCyVOmLXE3fqotOE?si=2520662bc4ac4f0aNational (Canada-Wide) Resources: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) https://www.ccsa.ca Provides research, policy advice, and resources on addiction.Health Canada – Substance Use and Addictions https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use.htmlGovernment resources on prevention, treatment, and harm reduction. Canada’s Drug and Alcohol Treatment Directoryhttps://www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca/Treatment/Harm Reduction Hotline Phone: 1-888-688-6677 https://www.nors.caOntario-Specific Resources: ConnexOntario – Mental Health & Addiction Helpline Phone: 1-866-531-2600https://www.connexontario.caFree, confidential service for addiction and mental health support. Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres (OATC)https://www.oatc.caProvides opioid addiction treatment (methadone, Suboxone). Ontario Harm Reduction Networkhttps://www.ohrn.orgResources on safer drug use, naloxone, and harm reduction programs.CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) Phone: 1-800-463-6273 https://www.camh.cahttps://www.ontario.ca/page/find-drug-and-alcohol-treatment Government listing of detox and treatment programs.Ontario 211 – Addiction & Mental Health Services Dial 211 or visit https://211ontario.caConnects people to local support services. Crisis & Immediate Help: Overdose Prevention Hotline: 1-888-853-8542 Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 Good2Talk (For Students): 1-866-925-5454