We’re back in part two of speaking with my sister Krystle about turning her life around after spiralling down the deep hole of drug use.

We look at the non-linear process of recovery, how recovery really is possible for anyone and how to support someone through the process without judgement.

Please note: this episode does discuss childhood trauma, sexual assault, drug use, eating disorders, criminal activity and domestic violence and is not suitable for children.

In this episode we cover:

●        Life after domestic violence

●        A surprise pregnancy throwing a curveball

●        Accessing detox programs

●        Recovery is not linear and can take years

●        Awakening a spiritual journey

●        Coping as a new mother with addictions

●        Family reconnections and healing

●        Saying no to drugs after being a user

●        Relearning life skills like cooking and paying bills

●        Getting life financially back on track after a decade of drug use

●        Having your tribe around you to help in hard times

●        Recovery is possible

●        If you want to get clean, there is a way to do it

●        How to support someone through recovery with compassion.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

●        Show notes: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au/podcast

●        Soul Care Bendigo website: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au

●        Soul Care Bendigo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcarebendigo/

●        Soul Care Bendigo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090347516510

●        Email: soulcarebendigo@gmail.com

●        Salvation Army Australia: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/

●        Bendigo Community Health Service: https://www.bchs.com.au/alcohol-and-other-drugs

●        Alcoholics Anonymous Australia: https://meetings.aa.org.au/near/

●        Drug Rehab Bendigo: https://habitattherapeutics.com.au/rehab-bendigo/

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