Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Melinda Dixon, Ashley Loeb Blassingame)
Melinda Dixon: Being the Child of an Alcoholic Parent and Finding Healing and Recovery Through ACA
Melinda Dixon: Being the Child of an Alcoholic Parent and Finding Healing and Recovery Through ACA
Melinda Dixon: Being the Child of an Alcoholic Parent and Finding Healing and Recovery Through ACA
Tuesday 10th September 2019
Listen to Melinda Dixon's story of growing up with an alcoholic parent and finding healing through ACA on 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'.
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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If anything that I'm sharing Today or talking about rings true to you and you want out of this life of anxiety and depression and Ptsd and being overwhelmed, I promise you, everything you want is on the other side of that fear, because I don't live in that anymore.
Have you ever wondered how childhood experiences shape who you become? Melinda Dixon knows this all too well. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Melinda shares her journey of growing up with an alcoholic parent and how it influenced her life. With nine years of experience in recovery programs, Melinda opens up about the struggles she faced and the coping mechanisms she developed to survive. But her story doesn’t end there.
Through the Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) program, Melinda found a path to healing and recovery that transformed her life. Melinda dives into her childhood, recounting the traumatic moments and their lasting impact. She speaks candidly about how these experiences led her down a path of codependency and unhealthy coping strategies. It’s a raw and honest conversation that sheds light on the far-reaching effects of addiction on family members. But there’s hope.
Melinda shares how ACA helped her break free from these destructive patterns. She talks about the importance of community support and setting healthy boundaries. Her story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, even when the wounds run deep. If you’re struggling with the impact of addiction on your life or the life of a loved one, Melinda’s story offers a beacon of hope.
It’s a testament to the transformative power of recovery and the importance of finding a supportive community. Tune in to hear Melinda’s inspiring journey and discover how ACA can help you find healing and joy.