Q+A Navigating Loss and LonelinessQ+A Navigating Loss and Loneliness
The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
In this Q and A episode Ashley talks about navigating loss and loneliness. Ashley Loeb Blassingame has been clean and sober for 16 years, she's a drug and alcohol counselor, interventionist, and the co-founder of a telehealth company called Lionrock Recovery that provides substance use disorder treatment.
20:04•2 Dec 2022
Finding Strength in Solitude: Coping with Loss in Recovery
“Honestly, even as I'm saying it, I'm judging it. I don't think that that's a unusual thing, that would be yeah, yeah.”
How do you cope with loss when you're already navigating the tricky waters of recovery? In this heartfelt episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Ashley Loeb Blassingame dives into her own experiences of dealing with loss and loneliness. With 16 years of sobriety under her belt, Ashley knows a thing or two about overcoming life's toughest moments.
She opens up about the emotional rollercoaster she faced after losing her guard dogs, a loss that stirred up old memories from her pre-sobriety days. But Ashley doesn't just dwell on the pain; she shares practical advice on how to move forward. She emphasizes the importance of community, self-care, and finding new hobbies to keep your mind healthy. Peer support meetings play a big role in her journey, and she encourages listeners to take advantage of these resources.
If you've ever felt alone in your struggles, this episode offers a comforting reminder that you're not. Tune in to hear Ashley's story and gain some valuable tips on handling loss and loneliness while staying on the path to recovery.
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