Pride Institute
Pride Institute
I’m a mother, you can’t let me die
I’m a mother, you can’t let me die
I’m a mother, you can’t let me die
Thursday 7th April 2022
Rachel's journey from homelessness and addiction to sobriety is shared in this episode of 'Proud Voices'. Discover the power of community support and specialized treatment.
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Rachel's Redemption: From Homelessness to Healing
I stayed in a sober house About Six Altogether Nine Months because of that step down program, and then going to another one for About Six Months in a new way also, and I just kind of kept letting the people that I truly knew knew what they were doing kind of like do what they do.
Imagine hitting rock bottom, living out of a storage unit, and feeling completely lost. That's where Rachel found herself before she sought help. In this gripping episode of 'Proud Voices', co-hosts Kaylee Hoaby and Luke Miller sit down with Rachel to unravel her incredible journey from addiction to sobriety. Rachel opens up about the numbness she chased through drugs and the harrowing days of being homeless in Fargo, North Dakota.
Temporarily estranged from her daughter, she was in full psychosis, struggling to find a way out. But December 9th, 2020 marked a turning point—Rachel got sober and began to rebuild her life. Today, she proudly calls her daughter her best friend. Through candid conversation, Rachel shares the gut-wrenching challenges she faced during her first week of treatment and the vital role of setting boundaries.
She emphasizes the significance of community support and the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in recovery. The episode also touches on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted addiction treatment and the importance of trust in the recovery process. Rachel's story is a powerful testament to the transformative power of specialized treatment centers like the Pride Institute. Her journey from despair to redemption offers hope and inspiration to anyone struggling with addiction.
Tune in to hear Rachel's heartfelt story and be reminded that recovery is possible, no matter how dire the circumstances.