Sabrina Rose: From Addiction to Recovery
Episode Overview
Sabrina Rose shares her journey from addiction to recovery. Community support plays a crucial role in recovery. Writing helps Sabrina analyze and move past her trauma. Sabrina advocates for recovering out loud to inspire others. Resources and recommendations for addiction recovery.
Recovering out loud makes magic in recovery.
In this captivating episode of The Way Out Podcast, host Charlie engages in an insightful conversation with Sabrina Rose, a person in long-term recovery and the author of '30 Dirty and Dying: From the Journals of a Raging Bipolar Alcoholic.' Sabrina opens up about her tumultuous journey through addiction and her transformative path to recovery. Her substance of choice was alcohol, which she describes as a toxic love affair that led her to a life of isolation and despair.
Just days away from celebrating her one-year sobriety anniversary, Sabrina reflects on the significance of community in maintaining sobriety. Sabrina emphasizes the importance of being part of a recovery community, whether in person or online, as it offers invaluable support and resources. Her frequent travels make the online community particularly beneficial, providing constant access to support wherever she goes.
Sabrina's story is a testament to the power of recovering out loud, using platforms like podcasts and books to share personal experiences and inspire others on similar journeys. Her book, '30 Dirty and Dying,' serves as an analytical tool for Sabrina to process past traumas and offer insight to readers who might be grappling with addiction or mental health issues like bipolar disorder.
By writing, Sabrina hopes to reach those in need, offering them solace and the knowledge that they're not alone. Throughout the episode, Sabrina shares her challenges and triumphs, highlighting the importance of self-love in overcoming addiction. She reveals that substances provided an escape from the discomforts of her mind and body, a sentiment many can relate to. Additionally, Sabrina discusses the impact of her childhood traumas, including the struggles of her biological parents with addiction.
Sabrina urges listeners to explore various recovery resources, including quit-lit literature and the ACE Quiz, which can offer insights into one's personal experiences with trauma. Her best piece of recovery advice, 'The Party is Over,' serves as a powerful reminder of the need for change and self-awareness. The conversation concludes with gratitude and encouragement for those embarking on their recovery journey. Sabrina's story is one of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of community, offering inspiration to all who listen.