The Empty Chair
The Empty Chair
E8 - Julie and Tiffany
E8 - Julie and Tiffany
E8 - Julie and Tiffany
Friday 18th December 2020
Discover Tiffany and Julie's inspiring stories of overcoming addiction and finding hope through community support on 'The Empty Chair'.
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Get the buttons here!From Homelessness to Hope: Tiffany and Julie's Inspiring Journeys
It's endless of what we can do with our lives if we don't drink or drug
What happens when two remarkable women share their stories of battling addiction and finding a new lease on life? In this compelling episode of 'The Empty Chair', host Cole Welch sits down with Tiffany and Julie, whose experiences with addiction and recovery are nothing short of extraordinary. Tiffany, now the Program Coordinator at The Phoenix Lowell, once faced homelessness and cycled through treatment over 100 times.
But she found a glimmer of hope and has been in recovery since October 26, 2013. Her role at The Phoenix Lowell allows her to offer free sober activities and classes to those with at least 48 hours of sobriety, fostering a supportive community that was crucial in her own journey to recovery. Julie, a 43-year-old mother of two, has battled addiction since she was just 12 years old.
Growing up in an environment riddled with addiction and trauma, she turned to drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms. By the age of 24, she was an IV heroin user. Despite multiple attempts at detox and treatment, Julie struggled to stay clean until she found a community that truly supported her efforts. Both women credit The Phoenix Lowell for providing the resources and community support that were pivotal in their recoveries.
In this episode, Tiffany and Julie discuss the importance of expanding sober resources to new areas and the unique challenges of staying sober during the holiday season. They also highlight how activities like CrossFit have helped them achieve both physical and mental well-being. As Cole wraps up the conversation, he leaves listeners with a powerful thought: 'It's endless what we can do with our lives if we don't drink or drug'.
Tiffany and Julie's stories are a testament to the transformative power of community and the endless possibilities that sobriety can bring.