David Lewry
David Lewry
Jessica's Story
Jessica's Story
Jessica's Story
Thursday 8th October 2020
Hear Jessica's inspiring journey on Voices in Recovery as she advocates for a compassionate approach to addiction.
83 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
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Author:
David Lewry
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Jessica's Mission: Compassion and Change in Addiction Recovery
And just treating our fellow human beings, regardless of what they look like, where they're at, treating them as humans, right, because those in power have done such a great job in dehumanizing certain segments of population, so it's easier to discard them, right.
Jessica's story is a heartfelt journey that underscores the power of empathy in tackling addiction. After experiencing a personal loss, Jessica founded the organization Change the Face of Addiction. In this episode of 'Voices in Recovery', hosted by David Lewry, Jessica opens up about her mission to reshape how society views addiction and support those affected by it.
She dives into her own learning curve, touching on harm reduction, the political hurdles of nonprofit funding, and effective ways to offer help. Jessica emphasizes treating individuals struggling with addiction as humans first, rather than labeling them solely as addicts. She also highlights the crucial link between mental health and addiction, advocating for robust support systems in recovery. Jessica's journey is one of resilience, hope, and a call for a more compassionate approach to addiction.
Tune in to hear her inspiring story and join the movement to change the face of addiction.