Jim Rachels
Jim Rachels
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 166 - Interview with Scarlett
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 166 - Interview with Scarlett
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 166 - Interview with Scarlett
Tuesday 6th September 2022
Listen to Scarlett's powerful story of overcoming addiction and finding hope in recovery on 'Addicts Anonymous'.
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Get the buttons here!Scarlett's Story: From Darkness to Light in Recovery
First-hand experience can be the difference between life or death sometimes, because somebody who doesn't know anything about addiction could be telling you something that could drive you back out, rather than somebody who has that first-hand experience can be like: hey, I see what you're doing. Try this instead, and it could be the difference between life and death.
What happens when life feels like an endless struggle and addiction takes hold? In this episode of 'Addicts Anonymous', Jim Rachels sits down with Scarlett, who bravely recounts her journey from the depths of addiction to a place of hope and sobriety. Scarlett opens up about her tumultuous childhood, marked by her mother's undiagnosed borderline personality disorder and her own battles with isolation and loneliness.
Her story is a raw and honest portrayal of how she turned to drugs and alcohol as a way to numb the pain, starting with weed and alcohol in her teens and eventually spiraling into harder substances like cocaine and ecstasy. The episode doesn't shy away from the harsh realities Scarlett faced—losing jobs, unstable living conditions, and even unknowingly using drugs while pregnant.
She also touches on her difficult relationships with men, including an ex-husband who was also an addict and a father who was emotionally distant. Scarlett’s candidness about these struggles paints a vivid picture of the chaos that addiction can bring. But it’s not all darkness. Scarlett shares how she found her way to sobriety through Narcotics Anonymous and Food Addicts Anonymous, emphasizing the vital role of first-hand experience in recovery.
As she puts it, 'First-hand experience can be the difference between life or death sometimes'. This episode is a testament to the power of shared experiences and the strength found in recovery communities. Scarlett’s story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, offering a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is. Tune in to hear how she navigated her way out of the abyss and what keeps her grounded in sobriety today.