My Life on PCP: Escaping a Life of Addiction

Alexis Nicole overcame addiction and transformed her life. Alexis discusses her early struggles growing up in a middle-class family, experiencing bullying, early exposure to drugs and alcohol, and the subsequent spiral into deeper substance use. She delves into significant turning points, including encounters with domestic violence, substance use, and homelessness. Through the support of a rehab program and her newfound spirituality, Alexis found strength in recovery. She talks about her path to becoming a recovery coach and her commitment to helping others in the Hartford community. Alexis' story is one of resilience, faith, and the importance of taking life one day at a time. She emphasizes the necessity of therapy, community support, and a passion for helping others on their recovery journey. 00:00 Introduction and Host Background 00:29 Guest's Early Life and Family 01:43 First Encounters with Substances 03:13 Escalation and Teenage Years 04:36 High School and Relationship Troubles 05:55 Diving Deeper into Drug Use 07:15 The PCP Era 08:58 Realizing the Problem 14:02 Hitting Rock Bottom 15:48 Entering Rehab: The First Steps 16:09 Realizing the Problem 16:35 Finding Motivation and Support 17:06 A New Relationship and Pregnancy 18:13 Completing the Program and Moving Forward 19:03 Building a New Life 20:38 Starting a Career in Recovery 21:32 Balancing Work and Personal Life 23:19 The Importance of Persistence 25:54 Living a Fulfilling Life 29:20 Advice for Those Struggling ----Across the Web---- 🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us ✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/ 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO... 🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast? 🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/ 🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery 📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery 🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery