This is the story of one woman&apos;s struggle with drugs and alcohol and her road to recovery.   Esme was sexually abused at the age of 4 and using meth and alcohol by age 14. Her story serves as hope for others who are suffering and ready to get help. If you or someone you love is struggling with substance abuse and are ready to get help, see the list of sobriety resources below. You are worth it. <ul><li>Best Overall: <a href='https://aa.org/'>Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)</a></li><li>Best CBT-Based: <a href='https://www.smartrecovery.org/'>Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART)</a></li><li>Best for Women: <a href='https://womenforsobriety.org/'>Women for Sobriety (WFS)</a></li></ul><h1><a href='https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline'>SAMHSA’s National Helpline</a>: <a href='tel:18006624357'>1-800-662-HELP (4357)</a></h1>SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.<a rel="payment" href="https://paypal.me/chatecass">Support the show</a>

S2 E25: Managing Your Anxiety - Amber Benziger, Therapist

Hi I'm Cassie Burton and I haved lived with anxiety my whole life. The slow burn, constant hyper-vigilant kind of anxiety, always on high alert, high energy, moving a hundred miles an hour to stay in front of whatever my mind thought was chasing me. Turns out nothing is chasing me and my anxiety stems from childhood trauma.&nbsp;Did you know, anxiety, over time, can create some pretty serious health issues? &nbsp;And that's why I'm on a mission is to explore and share ways to manage, soothe and understand trauma and the anxiety it creates.&nbsp;For more tips, tools and resources visit cassieburton.com https://www.cassieburton.com/resourcesIf you enjoy the free content, please support the show by rating us on your favorite listing platform and/or donating at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chatecass&nbsp;

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)