Addicted to Sleeping Pills & How She Hid It From Everyone
In this episode of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with guest Laura Cathcart Robbins, who is also the author of the book Stash, to talk about her personal journey through addiction and recovery. Laura opens up about how a prescription for Ambien to treat postpartum insomnia quietly spiraled into a full-blown dependency—one she kept hidden behind the appearance of a picture-perfect, high-end Los Angeles lifestyle. From navigating divorce and separation to the lasting impact of an abusive stepfather, she shares the emotional toll, the stigma, and the deep isolation that…
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