Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
Addiction Success Stories w/guest, Sarah Laurel
Addiction Success Stories w/guest, Sarah Laurel
Addiction Success Stories w/guest, Sarah Laurel
Friday 5th August 2022
Hear Sarah Laurel's inspiring story from homelessness to founding Savage Sisters, focusing on harm reduction and community support.
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64 minutes
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Daniel Unmanageable
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Sarah Laurel: From the Streets to Saving Lives
I had a woman sitting before me that was allowing me the space to feel, to cry, to be angry, to be enraged.
Imagine being at rock bottom, homeless, and battling a severe substance use disorder. That's where Sarah Laurel found herself before she turned her life around. In this episode of 'Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.', host Daniel Unmanageable chats with Sarah, the founder and Executive Director of Savage Sisters. Her journey is nothing short of extraordinary. After years of struggling through inadequate care and ending up in a wheelchair, Sarah decided enough was enough.
She created Savage Sisters to provide a safe haven for women facing similar battles. Over the past five years, what started as a single safe home has blossomed into six houses, weekly street outreaches, and statewide overdose reversal and harm reduction training. Sarah's story is one of resilience and transformation. She opens up about the harsh realities of her past, the pivotal moments that led to her recovery, and the driving force behind Savage Sisters.
Her candidness about finding a higher power and making amends offers a raw and relatable perspective on recovery. This episode isn't just about Sarah's personal journey; it's a deep dive into the importance of community support, safe spaces, and trauma-informed care in addiction recovery. Sarah's passion for helping others shines through as she discusses the challenges and triumphs of working on the front lines of addiction in Philadelphia.
Whether you're interested in harm reduction, looking for inspiration, or seeking to understand the complexities of addiction, Sarah's story is a powerful testament to the impact one person can make. Tune in to hear how she's turning her pain into purpose and making a difference in countless lives.