As someone who’s been through the roller coaster of addiction, I know firsthand the shame, guilt, & chaos that come with each phase of it. For many years, I kept my addiction hidden, using it as a temporary escape from unaddressed mental health struggles & childhood trauma.
I functioned at a high level for about 12 years—until I couldn’t anymore. The last three years of my addiction took everything from me. I had to walk away from my marriage, was separated from my kids for the first time, & spiraled through confusion, self-hatred, manic episodes, and even time in jail. I still remember Christmas of 2015 — I spent the entire day sleeping because I couldn’t face the shame of not buying a single gift. I felt like a total failure. But that wasn’t the end of my story...
My goal now is to spread one simple, yet powerful truth: RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE! I am living proof of God’s grace and mercy — even when I felt too far gone for Him to care. Through my faith & the support I found within it, I’ve learned that recovery isn’t just possible — it’s sustainable. There is hope, no matter how broken or lost you feel.