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Arielle Lorre Of The Blonde Files On Trauma, Addiction, Recovery, Marriage, Criticism, & Productive Routines

Mar 15, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Arielle's Addiction Journey

  • Arielle Lorre had an idyllic childhood but struggled internally and turned to alcohol at 16 for comfort.
  • Her addiction escalated with drugs, leading to hospitalizations and rehab stays until a severe crisis at 28 forced sobriety.
ADVICE

Support Addicts by Self-Care

  • Family members of addicts should prioritize their own self-care first.
  • Therapy and support groups like Al-Anon can help, but taking care of yourself is essential.
ANECDOTE

Rehab Success Depends on Willingness

  • Arielle attended multiple rehabs, including luxurious ones like in Malibu and Utah, but recovery only happened when she was mentally ready.
  • The real difference in success was her willingness to commit, not the rehab location.
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