When Self Medication Fails in Addiction | Caitlin G.

Caitlin's story is one of resilience, pain, and profound transformation. Born into an alcoholic home and labeled the family's "problem child," Caitlin struggled with intense anxiety from a young age. Her early life was overshadowed by physical symptoms of stress, family denial, and the silent pressure of feeling fundamentally flawed.

Her journey into addiction escalated quickly, beginning with medications at age 12 and spiraling into IV drug use by 15. Multiple failed attempts at sobriety, including years on Suboxone, left her trapped in cycles of self-medication and denial. It wasn't until a brutal, life-changing withdrawal and an intense confrontation with herself in treatment that Caitlin found lasting recovery.

Today, Caitlin works passionately in addiction recovery, helping others break cycles of generational trauma, guilt, and s ...