Brett Morris
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#113 – Jennifer Denny: Addiction Counselor from Behind Bars
#113 – Jennifer Denny: Addiction Counselor from Behind Bars
#113 – Jennifer Denny: Addiction Counselor from Behind Bars
Wednesday 11th May 2022
Jennifer Denny reveals how counseling inmates inspired her to seek sobriety after 18 years of addiction in this episode of Recovery Survey.
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Get the buttons here!Jennifer Denny: Finding Sobriety Through Counseling Inmates
Watching those guys get and stay sober certainly gives me the appreciation for how hard they work, but it shows me that the harder I work in my own life, no matter what I'm thinking or feeling on that day, you can get through.
Imagine battling addiction for nearly two decades while trying to help others overcome their own struggles. That's the reality Jennifer Denny faced as an addiction counselor working with incarcerated men. In this episode of Recovery Survey, Jennifer opens up about her personal journey to sobriety and the surprising source of her inspiration: the very inmates she was counseling. For 18 years, Jennifer felt like a hypocrite, preaching sobriety by day and succumbing to her own addiction by night.
It was through her work with these men that she found the courage to change her life. She shares the emotional highs and lows of her journey, shedding light on the unique challenges of addiction counseling behind bars. Jennifer dives into the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health, emphasizing the importance of breaking down these barriers. She also discusses the role of hard work, perseverance, and a higher power in achieving sobriety.
One of the most powerful messages from Jennifer's story is the idea that determination can lead to incredible transformation. Her experiences offer a raw and honest look at the complexities of addiction and the resilience of the human spirit. Tune in to hear Jennifer's compelling story and gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to overcome addiction.