Managing Chronic Illness, Recovery and Finding Fulfillment | Julie Bloor

Summary

Julie discusses her journey of recovery, her struggles with addiction and illness, and her decision to move back to Manchester. She reflects on her identity crisis, the importance of acceptance, and the challenges of change. Julie also opens up about her experiences with Crohn's disease and the impact it has had on her life. She shares her thoughts on the stigma surrounding bowel issues and the need for more open conversations. Julie concludes by expressing her hopes for the future and her desire to give back to the community.

Keywords

recovery, addiction, illness, identity crisis, acceptance, change, Crohn's disease, stigma, bowel issues, hope, community

Chapters

00:00 Introductions and Background
02:15 Desire to Return to Manchester
09:19 Identity Crisis and Need for Belonging
13:06 Challenges of Change and Acceptance
25:41 The Stigma of Bowel Issues
29:07 The Role of Therapy Dogs and Support
32:09 Reflecting on Achievements and Future Hopes


Keywords

recovery, addiction, illness, identity crisis, acceptance, change, Crohn's disease, stigma, bowel issues, hope, community