Cheryl B NA speakerCheryl B NA speaker
Recovery Radio Network
speaking in 2008
30:22•18 Oct 2017
Cheryl B: From Despair to Hope in Narcotics Anonymous
Episode Overview
- Cheryl B shares her journey from addiction to recovery.
- Highlights the importance of community support in Narcotics Anonymous.
- Discusses the impact of family dynamics on addiction.
- Emphasises the value of service commitments in maintaining sobriety.
- Recounts the challenges and triumphs of rebuilding family relationships.
“This is a simple programme for complicated people.”
In this heartfelt episode of Recovery Radio Network, Cheryl B. takes the stage as a Narcotics Anonymous speaker, sharing her journey through addiction and recovery. Cheryl's story is a raw and honest account of her life, starting from her early years when she struggled with a skin disease and feelings of inadequacy.
She opens up about her tumultuous relationship with her family, her desperate need to fit in, and the lengths she went to for acceptance, including her initial encounters with drugs and alcohol. Cheryl's narrative is filled with poignant moments, such as her experiences in various institutions and jails, and the eventual loss of her children due to her addiction.
However, it’s not all gloom; Cheryl also highlights the turning points that led her to recovery, including the support she found in Narcotics Anonymous and the life-changing impact of working the twelve steps. Her story is a testament to the power of community and the importance of service commitments in maintaining sobriety. Cheryl’s resilience shines through as she talks about rebuilding relationships with her children and finding joy in being a grandmother.
Her journey is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, even after hitting rock bottom. Tune in to hear Cheryl's inspiring tale and gain insight into the transformative power of Narcotics Anonymous.

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