WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
E126 - Aired 05-08-25 - Theresa Buccico
E126 - Aired 05-08-25 - Theresa Buccico
E126 - Aired 05-08-25 - Theresa Buccico
Friday 16th May 2025
Theresa Buccico shares her journey from personal loss to advocacy in addiction recovery with Tony LaGreca.
57 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Theresa shares her journey from personal loss to becoming an advocate for recovery.
- Discusses breaking generational cycles of substance misuse.
- Highlights the role of support systems in healing and recovery.
- Explores spirituality as a key component in personal transformation.
- Emphasises the importance of community involvement in overcoming addiction.
"To have something to say is one thing. To have someone who hears it is another."
In this heartfelt episode of Courage to Hope, Tony LaGreca welcomes Theresa Buccico to share her compelling journey through the challenges of addiction and recovery. Theresa, a beacon of resilience, recounts her experiences of stepping up as a guardian for her sister-in-law's children while managing her own family, amidst the backdrop of substance misuse.
With a narrative that could easily be mistaken for a gripping novel, Theresa unveils the complexities of family dynamics, the burden of grief, and the relentless pursuit of healing. Theresa's tale is not just about survival; it's about transformation and advocacy. She candidly discusses her family's history with addiction and how it shaped her path into recovery support services. Her personal journey is marked by profound loss but also by the courage to break generational cycles of substance misuse.
Theresa's reflections on her upbringing, including her grandmother's influence and her own spiritual awakening, offer listeners a glimpse into the power of resilience and hope. Tony and Theresa explore the impact of societal stigma on addiction recovery and highlight the importance of support systems in healing. They discuss the critical role of organisations like Spectrum Health Systems in providing essential recovery services.
With humour and empathy, they touch on the reality of living with addiction and the ongoing battle to maintain sobriety. If you're searching for a story that embodies strength, compassion, and the relentless pursuit of a better life, Theresa's journey is one you won't want to miss. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of hope and the importance of community in overcoming life's toughest challenges.