Kerri O'Connor, a woman in recovery, parent and veteran, courageously tells her trauma and triumph.Kerri O'Connor, a woman in recovery, parent and veteran, courageously tells her trauma and triumph.
Healing Voices Project: Sharing Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery and Courage.
Kerri O,Connor, woman in recovery, proud parent, Gulf War Veteran, Agawam School Committee member, member of several local mental health and substance abuse programs, and local School District Mental Health and Training Coordinator, among many other programs, tells her emotional story of her own battles with alcoholism, and how her drinking affected her family and career. Kerri talks about how she overcame a relapse that almost ended her life.
44:56•27 Feb 2022
Kerri O'Connor: A Veteran's Battle with Alcoholism and Path to Recovery
“It is so imperative that people continue to share their experience, strength and hope, and let everyone else know that you can still be successful in sobriety.”
What happens when a Gulf War veteran faces the demons of addiction? In this gripping episode of the 'Healing Voices Project', Kerri O'Connor lays bare her struggle with alcoholism and the ripple effects it had on her family and career. Kerri, a proud parent and active member of various mental health and substance abuse programs, doesn't shy away from the hard truths. She talks openly about a near-fatal relapse and how she clawed her way back to sobriety.
Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of sharing our battles to inspire others. Kerri also offers practical resources and support for those navigating their own journeys through addiction. Tune in to hear her courageous tale and find out how community and determination can pave the way to recovery.
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