Baring My Soul: From Addiction to Recovery

Amazing People Amazing Things

Join my guest in this inspiring conversation on strength, empowerment, choice, and leaving behind trauma and addiction.
Christine MacDonald is an ex-exotic dancer, who navigated the shadows of self-doubt and the heavy chains of addiction. It wasn't an overnight metamorphosis, but through sheer determination and a resolute refusal to be defined by her past, Christine gradually peeled away the layers of despair. She replaced the intoxicating allure of temporary escapes with the hard-earned satisfaction of self-improvement and education. This transformative path led her to not only overcome her addiction but to also establish herself as a successful businesswoman. Her enterprise, born from the depths of her own struggles, aimed to empower women, offering them not just confidence but a chance at redemption and self-discovery. Christine's story, a beacon of hope, illuminates the possibility of change, inspiring others to believe in the potential for renewal within themselves, regardless of where they come from or what they have endured.

Christine is the author of Face Value, From Working the Pole to Baring My Soul. Her literary work has have also appeared in Salon, The Good Men Project, SMITH Magazine, Power Women Magazine, Guide to Literary Agents, Anaheim Examiner, and many other publications. visit: www.poletosoul.com visit: www.AmazingPeopleAmazingThings.com

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