The Bubble Hour
The Bubble Hour
Chekesha Kay Ellis
Chekesha Kay Ellis
Chekesha Kay Ellis
Monday 7th September 2020
Chekesha Kay Ellis discusses her journey from opioid addiction to ten years of sobriety on 'The Bubble Hour'.
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Get the buttons here!Chekesha Kay Ellis: Triumph Over Opioid Addiction
Substance use disorder can change the game for a person, and we have to break the stigmas and stop talking about addiction like it's a choice.
Imagine leading a busy, fulfilling life only to have it all disrupted by a work injury. That's exactly what happened to Chekesha Kay Ellis. In this episode of 'The Bubble Hour', hosted by Jean McCarthy, Chekesha shares her harrowing yet inspiring journey from addiction to recovery. Raised in a strict environment, Chekesha was always hardworking and focused, holding down two jobs and steering clear of trouble.
But trouble found her when a fall at work led to surgery and a prescription for pain medication that spiraled into a decade-long battle with opioid addiction. The toll was severe, even costing her her hearing. Now, with ten years of sobriety under her belt, Chekesha opens up about the darkest moments of her life and the incredible resilience it took to reclaim her joy.
She discusses the importance of breaking the stigma around addiction and the power of compassionate support. Her story serves as a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with similar struggles, reminding us all that recovery is possible and life can be beautiful again. Tune in to hear Chekesha's remarkable story and find inspiration in her journey towards healing.