From Darkness to Light: Tanya Tsukas' Journey of Recovery
Episode Overview
Tanya's struggle with meth and alcohol began at age 19. Addiction led to significant losses, including time behind bars. Volunteers of America programme played a crucial role in her recovery. Tanya now works to help others at Wheatland Mental Health Outpatient Office. Her message emphasises the importance of perseverance and community support.
"It feels weird being sober. It feels weird making the right choices. But you just got to keep doing it."
In this heartfelt episode of the Recovery Podcast, Tanya Tsukas shares her powerful journey from addiction to redemption. Growing up in a family where addiction was the norm, Tanya found herself battling meth and alcohol by the age of 19. Her struggles led to significant losses, including time behind bars and the heartbreaking separation from her children. But Tanya's story doesn't end there.
She recounts her transformative experience with the Volunteers of America (VOA) treatment programme, which helped her find a path to recovery and a renewed sense of purpose. Now working at the VOA's Wheatland Mental Health Outpatient Office, Tanya is dedicated to helping others on their own recovery journeys. Her candid reflections on the challenges of sobriety, the importance of community support, and the role of faith in her healing process make this episode both inspiring and relatable.
If you're looking for a story of resilience and hope, Tanya's journey is a must-listen. Her message is clear: no matter how dark the path, there's always a way forward.