HOPE Sheds Light offers a new perspective on addiction.
HOPE Sheds Light offers a new perspective on addiction.
Breaking the stigma
Breaking the stigma
Breaking the stigma
Thursday 10th February 2022
Hear Nikki Tierney's journey from addiction to counseling on 'Recovery Speaks'. Break the stigma and find inspiration in her story.
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HOPE Sheds Light offers a new perspective on addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Nikki Tierney: From High Achiever to Addiction Counselor
Stigma is a cause of substance use disorder.
Ever thought someone with a seemingly perfect life could struggle with addiction? Nikki Tierney’s story might surprise you. Raised in a loving home, Nikki was a star athlete and top student, even earning full scholarships to high school and law school. But behind this success, she battled with alcohol and cocaine from her teenage years. By the time she graduated high school, she had been arrested three times.
Her breaking point came in 2007, leading her to seek a way out of her downward spiral. Now, Nikki is a counselor dedicated to breaking the stigma around substance use disorder. In this episode of 'Recovery Speaks', she sits down with host Pam to share her transformative journey. Nikki emphasizes how stigma can fuel addiction and the importance of seeking help. She also discusses the power of forgiveness and daily practices like gratitude and meditation in her recovery.
Tune in to hear how Nikki turned her life around and now helps others do the same.