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Keri Blakinger
Keri Blakinger
Keri Blakinger
Friday 29th May 2020
Keri Blakinger talks about her journey from figure skating to addiction and prison, and her new career in investigative journalism.
26 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
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Colorado Public Radio
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Keri Blakinger: From Skating Glory to Investigative Journalism
In my recovery I've been living a life of gratitude and integrity. That gives me hope that basically anything is possible, even a path back to my children, who haven't spoken to me since I devastated their lives with addiction.
Keri Blakinger's story is nothing short of extraordinary. In this gripping episode of 'Back from Broken', host Vic Vela dives into Keri's journey from the brink of athletic stardom to the harrowing depths of heroin addiction. Keri, a former figure skater, had the focus and determination to excel at anything she set her mind to, but that same drive led her down a dark path when she became addicted to drugs.
Her descent into addiction saw her end up in prison, facing the crushing reality of solitary confinement and even contemplating suicide. But Keri's story doesn't end there. With remarkable resilience, she managed to turn her life around, emerging from her darkest moments to carve out a new career as an investigative journalist. Now, Keri is in the national spotlight for her work on prisons and criminal justice reform.
This episode is a testament to the power of hope and the possibility of second chances. If you're looking for a story that underscores the strength of the human spirit and the potential for redemption, Keri's journey will leave you inspired and motivated.