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A New Way of Life with Activist Susan Burton
A New Way of Life with Activist Susan Burton
A New Way of Life with Activist Susan Burton
Wednesday 8th January 2020
Susan Burton discusses overcoming addiction and incarceration, and how she now helps other women do the same in this episode of 'Keepin' It Friel'.
20 minutes
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Empowering
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Susan Burton: Turning Tragedy into Triumph and Helping Others Rebuild
"Helping other people- because you hear over and over again, but I've got x, y and z wrong with me like this, you know, is too much to bear, and if you can do it, so can they."
Imagine losing a child and then spiraling into addiction and incarceration. This is Susan Burton's story, and it's nothing short of remarkable. In this episode of 'Keepin' It Friel', host Courtney Friel sits down with Susan, an activist often likened to Harriet Tubman for her tireless work helping formerly incarcerated women reintegrate into society. Susan's journey began in tragedy when her five-year-old son was killed by a car, leading her into a cycle of addiction and prison.
She went through the prison system six times for drug offenses before finding sobriety. Now, with 22 years of sobriety under her belt and a recent pardon from Governor Newsom, Susan runs 'A New Way of Life', a non-profit dedicated to helping women transition back into society after incarceration. She also penned a memoir, 'Becoming Ms. Burton', detailing her incredible journey.
Throughout the episode, Susan talks about the emotional toll of her experiences, the importance of mindfulness in her recovery, and the joy she finds in giving back to others. Her story is one of resilience and hope, offering valuable insights for anyone facing similar struggles.