In this episode:

Content Warning: Discussion of sexual assault.

Sara, a survivor of sexual assault, struggled with substance abuse to escape her pain. But realizing its temporary relief and the dark path she was on, she eventually embarked on her recovery journey. (Sara shared her story anonymously with me and asked that I change her name to protect her privacy.)

Resources:

Ian's Dedication

Original Blog Piece Cited

Old Printer Sounds

Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Writing Classes, and Workshops

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