One Year Sober After Hitting the Lowest Point in Her Life

In this episode of the Recovery Matters podcast, Michelle Ketchum celebrates her first year of sobriety. Michelle discusses her journey from a toxic relationship and substance use to finding the strength to seek help and enter rehab. She shares her experiences of personal growth, the importance of community, and her involvement in sober living and activities through organizations like The Phoenix and Smart Recovery. Michelle also talks about fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a published author. Her story is an inspiring example of overcoming adversity and finding hope and support in recovery.   00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions 00:38 Early Life and Family Support 01:30 High School and First Encounters with Drugs 06:28 College Life and Denial of Addiction 13:54 Toxic Relationships and Hitting Rock Bottom 22:28 Facing Rehab Fears 22:57 The Rehab Experience 24:18 Building New Friendships 27:31 Life After Rehab 28:31 Managing a Sober House 30:13 Discovering New Passions 38:05 Becoming an Author 43:36 The Phoenix and Smart Recovery 46:24 Advice for Newcomers ----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