Addiction: Sonja Chevalier

Sonia Chevalier is our guest this week.  To describe her journey, she shares..

"Mom had me when she was a teenager, and her journey with addiction was just starting. To say I had a rocky childhood would be an understatement. As a teen my life became consumed with abuse, addiction, and mental illness. My road to recovery was messy and painful. I met some amazing women along the way, and they showed me how to walk through life while dealing with pain and trauma. They showed me that it is possible to let myself feel intense grief and shame, and that it was possible to do that without numbing myself with drugs and alcohol, or using the distraction of relationships. During these 9 years of recovery I've experienced some of the most incredible moments of my life. I've also experienced some of the most painful, heart wrenching experiences. I've learned that just because I got clean, life doesn't just fall into place and get better. I still have a mother who struggles with addiction and extreme mental illness. I still struggle with feelings of inadequacy and low self worth. I still have to push myself every day to be honest and do the right thing. It's not easy, but it's worth it."

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