Pej Alaghamandan
Pej Alaghamandan
S1E12 -Transparency In Recovery
S1E12 -Transparency In Recovery
S1E12 -Transparency In Recovery
Friday 11th August 2023
Join Christina in discussing transparency in recovery, social justice activism, and overcoming personal challenges in Peji's Recovery Corner.
47 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Pej Alaghamandan
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Christina shares her personal journey to recovery.
- Exploration of childhood trauma and its impact.
- Advocacy for racial and health equity.
- Importance of culturally competent recovery programs.
- Support for BIPOC and LGBTQ communities in recovery.
I was like, I am not going to be like these folks because I understand the pain and the problems that come through with that.
In the latest episode of Peji's Recovery Corner, Christina joins us to share her remarkable journey of transparency in recovery. Born in Queens, New York, during the 70s, Christina grew up in a challenging environment marked by poverty and family instability. Her family's struggles, including her father's involvement in child pornography, led to a difficult childhood where Christina lacked agency over her own body and faced emotional abuse.
Despite these adversities, Christina was determined not to succumb to the cycle of addiction and alcoholism that plagued her family. Instead, her struggles manifested in different ways, including an eating disorder and a tendency towards people-pleasing. At the young age of fifteen and a half, Christina emancipated herself and moved into a halfway house, showcasing her resilience and ability to care for herself.
Christina's journey took a transformative turn when she found herself at Friendly House, a recovery center that provided her with the necessary support to begin healing. Her recovery process involved confronting her past, working through the steps, and embracing a spiritual practice centered around truth-telling and self-awareness. Beyond her personal recovery, Christina is passionate about addressing racial inequities and health disparities, particularly in BIPOC and LGBTQ communities.
Her mission is to ensure that recovery programs are culturally competent and representative, providing resources to women who lack access. As a student at Arizona State University, Christina founded Students Against Discrimination (S.A.D.), spearheading the largest social justice rally on campus and contributing to significant policy changes. Her advocacy work continues to this day, with fundraising efforts at Friendly House aimed at supporting those in need.
Overall, Christina’s story is one of resilience, hope, and the power of community engagement in recovery. Her commitment to social justice and equity serves as an inspiration to us all.