Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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139 - Maggie from Pittsburgh talks sobriety, and what she had to go through to get to where she is today!
139 - Maggie from Pittsburgh talks sobriety, and what she had to go through to get to where she is today!
139 - Maggie from Pittsburgh talks sobriety, and what she had to go through to get to where she is today!
Thursday 30th April 2020
Hear Maggie's inspiring journey from early alcohol abuse to sobriety in this Real Recovery Talk episode with Tom Conrad.
58 minutes
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Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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Get the buttons here!Maggie's Path to Sobriety: A Story of Hope and Determination
I'm a firm believer that people do experience Months, if not Years, of a blackout.
How does a young girl from Pittsburgh, who started drinking at 12, turn her life around and embrace sobriety? In this compelling episode of Real Recovery Talk, host Tom Conrad welcomes Maggie, who shares her tumultuous journey through alcoholism and her inspiring path to recovery. Maggie's story is raw and real, detailing how she tried to keep up with her older brothers by drinking and partying, which led her down a dark path.
Her high school years were marred by failing grades and escalating substance abuse, despite moving to a better area and a new school. The turning point came when Maggie hit rock bottom, realizing she needed help to change her life. She opens up about her experiences with intensive outpatient treatment and the challenges she faced in early sobriety. Maggie emphasizes the crucial role of changing one's environment to support a sober lifestyle.
Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the possibility of recovery for anyone willing to take that first step. Tom Conrad's empathetic approach and Maggie's candidness make this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration on their own journey to sobriety.