Amy Liz Harrison
Amy Liz Harrison
Breaking Chains: Suki Jones' Journey Through Addiction, Recovery, and Advocacy
Breaking Chains: Suki Jones' Journey Through Addiction, Recovery, and Advocacy
Breaking Chains: Suki Jones' Journey Through Addiction, Recovery, and Advocacy
Tuesday 4th June 2024
Join Suki Jones as she shares her journey from addiction to advocacy, emphasizing resilience and the importance of harm reduction.
49 minutes
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Amy Liz Harrison
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Suki Jones shares her harrowing journey through addiction and trauma
- She discusses the impact of harm reduction programs on her path to sobriety
- Suki's story exemplifies resilience and hope amidst challenging circumstances
- Her debut memoir, 'Sea, Swallow Me,' highlights the importance of personal storytelling in destigmatizing addiction
- Join the conversation to explore Suki's transformative journey and advocacy work
I was really lucky. And she was like, you got to do this for your kids. Like you got and I was like, yeah, you know, like because I had heard that. My mom had said, you know, like everybody had like friends that weren't, you know, like using and drinking the way I was had said it to me.
Meet Suki Jones, a writer and mother from the San Francisco Bay Area, whose story is a testament to the power of resilience. In this episode, Suki opens up about her turbulent journey through addiction and trauma, sharing the raw realities of her struggle and her path to sobriety. Raised in a chaotic environment and later raising two children as a single mother while battling addiction, Suki’s narrative is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
She delves into the significance of harm reduction programs, shedding light on their life-saving impact and addressing common misconceptions. Suki also discusses her debut memoir, 'Sea, Swallow Me', revealing how writing served as an emotional outlet and a tool for healing. Her involvement with the syringe access program at Glide Church and her board membership at the Harm Reduction Treatment Center in San Francisco highlight her commitment to advocacy.
Through her work, Suki aims to destigmatize addiction and inspire others by sharing personal stories. This episode is a compelling listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of addiction, the importance of harm reduction, and the transformative power of storytelling.