Jeannine's Path: From Heroin to Healing
I spent a lot of time and you and I talked a lot about like what was different this last time. But I still blamed him and I remember being at my friend's house talking to Rachel, and I was like I'm just so mad at him, and I was like I am on this couch, homeless as a direct result of meeting evan, as a direct result of meeting that fucking asshole. I am homeless now and he is gone and I'm so fucking mad at him. So in saying this is my fault, I created this.
Ever wondered how someone ends up addicted to heroin? In this gripping episode of 'Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery Podcast', Jeannine Coulter Lindgren sits down with co-host Kim to answer that very question. Jeannine, a former drug addict and alcoholic, opens up about the chaotic path that led her to heroin addiction and the rocky road to recovery that followed. Born into a family struggling with addiction, Jeannine's early years were anything but stable.
By her early 20s, she was already deeply entrenched in a cycle of substance abuse. She shares the raw and unfiltered details of her descent into heroin use, touching on the relationships and life choices that fueled her addiction. But this isn't just a story of downfall; it's one of remarkable transformation. After hitting rock bottom and losing everything, including her freedom, Jeannine made the life-changing decision to get sober in 2015.
Fast forward to today, she's a successful entrepreneur, owning her own fitness studio. Her journey is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with addiction, showing that it's possible to turn your life around no matter how deep you've sunk. Throughout the episode, Jeannine emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions. She acknowledges that while external factors played a role in her addiction, ultimately, it was her choices that led her down that path.
By accepting this responsibility, she found the strength to rebuild her life. This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter how far gone you may feel, there's always a way back. Tune in to hear Jeannine's incredible story of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of recovery.