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China Darrington on Her Human Trafficking Experience, and 18 Years of Abstinence from Substance Use Disorder
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Today my guest is China Darrington, the Director Advocacy and Public Policy for Thrive, Peer Support Recovery. She shares her story of surviving human trafficking from a very young age, how she fell into addiction what happened and what she did to achieve 18 years of abstinence. We talked about her experience with the 12 Steps, therapy, and the other tools she uses to heal her trauma. She also shares her thoughts on Buddhist practices, how she lost 80lbs, and the work she does not to help other women heal from trauma.
Highlights:
If you make it to 5 years, the relapse rate drops to 15% or less.
The Self-Care Snacking Strategy
How she lost 80lbs
Healing Your Relationship to Food
Connect with China!
Visit Website: https://thrivepeersupport.com/
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg
Lightning Round Answers:
Book recommendation: Get Up: A 12-step Guide to Recovery for Misfits, Freaks, and Weirdos Bucky Sinister
Favorite Quote: "Never Give Up Hope" and "Can't be critical and curious at the same time"
Self Care Practice: Daily Meditation, Movement, "Self Care Snacking"
What I wish I knew: "Being perfect isn't required to recover"
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