A Journey Through Trauma, Addiction, and Recovery - Cristi - ACA Speaker

Cristi shares their chaotic childhood, growing up with alcoholic and abusive parents, and the profound impact these experiences had on their self-esteem and relationships. They recount their mother’s battle with addiction and eventual suicide, as well as their own struggles with fear, people-pleasing, and codependency. Through dedication to recovery programs, Cristi has found self-love, serenity, and built a new life centered on travel, service, and inner peace.