Omanda Patricia
Omanda Patricia
Recovery, Late Diagnosis and Neurodivergence
Recovery, Late Diagnosis and Neurodivergence
Recovery, Late Diagnosis and Neurodivergence
Sunday 23rd February 2025
Alex from London shares her powerful story of overcoming alcoholism, mental health struggles, and discovering her autism diagnosis later in life.
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85 minutes
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Omanda Patricia
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Alex shares her struggle with mental health and alcoholism.
- The turning point came through a life-saving phrase heard in AA.
- A late diagnosis of autism brought clarity and relief.
- Community support played a crucial role in her recovery.
- Alex is now studying to become a counsellor.
I felt like when I found alcohol it was like I was able to switch off for the first time.
In this episode of 'One Day I Decided', Amanda Patricia chats with Alex from London, England, who shares a deeply personal journey through mental health struggles, alcoholism, and a late diagnosis of autism. Alex opens up about feeling lost for years, grappling with suicidal thoughts, and being admitted to a psychiatric hospital. The turning point came when a phrase heard in AA saved her life, leading to sobriety and the beginning of true healing.
Alex’s story highlights the challenges of living undiagnosed for so long and the relief that came with understanding her neurodivergence. She also talks about the importance of community and the support she received from both the recovery and neurodivergent communities. Alex is an early years educator and a sobriety advocate, currently studying to become a counsellor. Her reflections on relationships, mental health, and the journey to self-acceptance are both moving and inspiring.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking hope and understanding in their own recovery journey.