Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
info@henrysuncle.org (Henry's Uncle)
Alcohol to Opioids. Forging Prescriptions followed by Arrest, Prison and long-term Recovery.
Alcohol to Opioids. Forging Prescriptions followed by Arrest, Prison and long-term Recovery.
Alcohol to Opioids. Forging Prescriptions followed by Arrest, Prison and long-term Recovery.
Tuesday 7th April 2020
Margaret shares her journey from high school champion to prison inmate, highlighting addiction's impact and the power of recovery on 'Henry's Uncle'.
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61 minutes
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Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Margaret's Odyssey: From High School Champion to Prison and Beyond
I could never wait long enough, you know, like if I could just get through, the dopamine will come back naturally, but I could never wait long enough because I felt so just I couldn't get out of bed in the morning.
Margaret had everything going for her in high school. She was smart, competitive, and won four state championships in soccer. But when she left for college, things took a dark turn. Seeking an escape, she found solace in alcohol. This was just the beginning of a tumultuous journey that saw her bouncing in and out of rehab, only to get hooked on prescription pain pills. Her addiction led her down a path of forging prescriptions, identity theft, and eventually, arrest.
Margaret spent a year in prison, where she began to rehabilitate herself and find new meaning in life. Her story, shared on 'Henry's Uncle', is a powerful reminder of how substance use disorders can derail even the most promising lives. It's also a testament to the resilience required to overcome such challenges. Margaret credits her sobriety to the support she found in Alcoholics Anonymous and the connections she made there.
Her experiences underscore the legal and personal consequences of addiction and highlight the formidable task of rebuilding one's life after imprisonment. Tune in to hear Margaret's incredible journey and how she maintains her sobriety today.