#097: Ready To Change with Vasavi Kumar

Addiction Journey

Vasavi Kumar shares her journey through addiction, highlighting the challenges and realizations that led to her sobriety. She describes the cycle of seeking external validation through various means, such as relationships and career success, which never truly fulfilled her. Vasavi's turning point came when she decided to confront her feelings without relying on substances, leading to a profound personal transformation.

You can't help anyone unless you help yourself. You can't save anyone unless you save yourself.

--- Vasavi Kumar

Her story emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the courage to face one's inner struggles 1 2.

   

Healing Lessons

Vasavi's path to healing involved navigating the complexities of relapse and the lessons learned from these setbacks. She candidly discusses the mistake of trying to heal others before fully healing herself, which led to a relapse after a significant period of sobriety. This experience taught her the importance of prioritizing her own well-being and not placing others above her own recovery.

I got healthy and I still placed him above myself, and I still placed him above my higher power.

--- Vasavi Kumar

Vasavi's journey underscores the necessity of cultivating a healthy relationship with oneself to maintain long-term sobriety 3 4.