Lakeview Health Systems “Recovery Warrior Thursdays” Series features Kristin

Earlier this year, Lakeview Health Systems, a Florida based drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, launched "Recovery Warrior Thursdays" with the tagline “Real Women Telling their Real Stories in 12…. Questions (not Steps)”, a weekly series that features women from all across the country that have overcome alcohol addiction, drug abuse, eating disorders, self-injury, and any other addiction that is targeting women in America.

The interview for the last week of January was with Kristin [last name omitted]. Her reason behind wanting to be a Recovery Warrior feature was simple. She said “If my words can reach someone who is still struggling – that’s what really matters!”

Highlights Include:

11. What words of empowerment would you give to women who have not made that first step yet?

You are not alone. I knew, theoretically that I wasn’t alone but I couldn’t really take that in. you are not the only one who carries the guilt, the shame, the sadness and the despair. You don’t have to give up – it seems impossible and that there is no way out – but there is.

There is hope – reach for it!

A big deterrent for me was finances – I’m broke, I was broke – not having money is a huge deal when it comes to treatment, it is possible to get the help you need. If you want it badly enough, you can do it!

Also, I used to think that being strong meant self denial, self punishment and misery. I now know that it takes a tremendous amount of strength to love yourself, to take that leap of faith and to fight for your life.

[end of interview]

The Recovery Warrior Series is published each week on Thursdays. It can be found on the Recovery Connections blog at http://www.recoveryconnection.org/blog/category/recovery-warrior-thursdays.

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About Lakeview Health Systems

Lakeview Health Systems is a recognized drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatment center that was distinguished by receiving the Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Organizations for its outstanding care in the areas of alcohol rehabilitation, drug rehab and dual diagnosis treatment. The team at Lakeview Health Systems has been helping people restore their lives after the disease of addiction for a combined 25 years. 

For additional information on the Lakeview Health Systems’ drug rehabilitation program, alcohol rehab or dual diagnosis treatment center or for admission to our addiction treatment facility, please call us toll free at, 1-866-657-4357 or visit their website: http://www.lakeviewhealth.com