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Story AshleyT 20180720
Story AshleyT 20180720
Story AshleyT 20180720
Saturday 21st July 2018
Hear AshleyT's powerful story of overcoming bulimia and family abuse to find sobriety through speaker meetings and the 12 Steps.
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45 minutes
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Hopeful
Informative
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Authentic
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!AshleyT's Journey: From Bulimia to Sobriety and Beyond
Drinking didn't work, breathing didn't work, like the sun was awful, being in my bedroom was awful, the mirror was terrible, like tv was like there was nothing, nothing I could do to get myself out of myself anymore.
Imagine feeling like everyone around you can see right through you, knowing all your secrets and mistakes. That's how AshleyT felt when she first joined her home group. Her story is a raw and moving account of battling bulimia, depression, and the scars left by an abusive father. But it's also a story of hope, resilience, and the incredible power of community support. AshleyT describes how bulimia began as a way to cope but quickly spiraled into a relentless compulsion.
The laughter and camaraderie at her group meetings offered unexpected comfort, slowly easing her into the journey of sobriety. One particular speaker's story struck a chord with her, planting a seed of hope that would eventually grow into a full-blown commitment to recovery. With the help of a sponsor, AshleyT took her first step towards freedom. She candidly shares how difficult it was to become willing, but how essential it was for her healing.
The obsession to drink didn't disappear overnight; it required continuous effort, including working through the steps and praying when triggers hit hard. Sharing her fifth step was daunting, but nightly inventories and meditation became her lifeline when meetings weren't accessible. AshleyT's journey underscores the transformative power of speaker meetings and the structured steps in finding freedom from addiction. Her story is a beacon for anyone grappling with similar struggles, showing that recovery is not just possible but profoundly liberating.