Zoe's Journey: From Heroin Addiction to Helping Others Heal
I know I could walk, go away from this podcast now, go straight to Morrison's or any other shop. Yeah, because after rehab, where I met that lad, I was smoking, I was going out drinking. Yeah, that pain, oh, the pain, it's a bit of pill to swallow, it's the pride, it's the pain, all the residual stuff that you've got buried from Years Ago.
Zoe's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the impact of support. In this episode of The Recovery Hub Podcast, Caitlin sits down with Zoe, a Recovery Worker at Hafan Wen Detox Unit in Wrexham. Zoe opens up about her harrowing journey through addiction, marked by heroin use, pregnancy complications, losing her children, and enduring domestic violence. Her path to recovery began in the most unlikely place: prison.
There, she found the strength to get clean and start anew. However, her criminal past continues to cast a shadow over her career aspirations due to societal stigma. Despite these challenges, Zoe has found purpose and fulfillment in helping others at Hafan Wen. She talks about the importance of 'planting seeds' of recovery, a concept that played a crucial role in her own transformation.
By sharing her story, Zoe aims to inspire hope and show that life after addiction is not only possible but can be incredibly rewarding. Her journey underscores the importance of community support and the profound difference one person can make in another's recovery. Tune in to hear Zoe's inspiring tale of struggle, redemption, and the ongoing fight against societal stigma.