Daniel Unmanageable
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From Prison to Parenthood: An Addicts Journey Home.
From Prison to Parenthood: An Addicts Journey Home.
From Prison to Parenthood: An Addicts Journey Home.
Wednesday 20th April 2022
Hear Chantal Lemieux's powerful story of overcoming addiction and rebuilding her life on 'Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.'
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62 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Encouraging
Healing
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Daniel Unmanageable
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Chantal Lemieux: From Prison to Parenthood and Beyond
I lost everything, kids, family, health. All I had left was the drugs in my hand. Prison saved my life.
Ever felt like you've hit rock bottom and there's no way out? Chantal Lemieux knows that feeling all too well. Her story begins in the depths of addiction, where she lost everything - her kids, her family, and even her health. Pinegrove Correctional Center became her unexpected lifeline. For Chantal, prison wasn't just a sentence; it was a chance at redemption. In this gripping episode of 'Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories.
Real Talk.', Chantal opens up about her journey from addiction to recovery. She recounts the harrowing days when drugs were her only solace and how her family, unable to help, saw prison as her only hope. But Chantal's story doesn't end there. With the support of recovery communities like Stronger Together Canada and Stop the Harm, she began to rebuild her life, one small step at a time.
She shares candidly about the role these communities played in her recovery and how even the simple joy of having pets helped her heal. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of support systems. Chantal's journey from the darkness of addiction to the light of parenthood and community service is nothing short of inspiring. Tune in to hear her powerful story and discover how hope and determination can lead to a brighter future.