Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (TJ Aitken)
Losing It All: Jillian’s Fight to Rebuild After Addiction Took Her Children
Losing It All: Jillian’s Fight to Rebuild After Addiction Took Her Children
Losing It All: Jillian’s Fight to Rebuild After Addiction Took Her Children
Tuesday 8th October 2024
Jillian shares her journey from addiction and homelessness to becoming a recovery coach, highlighting the importance of treatment and support.
31 minutes
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Hopeful
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Recovery is possible with determination and support.
- Treatment and healing past traumas are crucial steps.
- Support resources are essential, especially for mothers.
- Reconnecting with family can be a significant part of recovery.
- Finding purpose in helping others can strengthen one's own recovery.
Recovery has truly been like things falling in place when they're supposed to fall in place.
Jillian’s story is one of resilience and hope. In this episode of Recovery Matters! Podcast, she opens up about her journey from addiction to becoming a recovery coach at CCAR. Jillian's path wasn't easy – she battled homelessness, lost custody of her children, and hit rock bottom before finding the strength to turn her life around. Her clean date, February 23rd, 2021, marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with purpose and dedication to helping others in recovery.
Jillian shares candidly about the pivotal moments that led her to embrace sobriety. From working at Planet Fitness to landing a job at a private treatment centre, she found her calling in supporting others facing similar struggles. Her story highlights the importance of treatment, healing past traumas, and the critical role of support resources, especially for mothers. The episode also delves into Jillian's personal reflections on the challenges and triumphs of her recovery journey.
She discusses the significance of finding the right treatment, the impact of trauma therapy, and the transformative power of community support. Her anecdotes about her time in rehab, living in sober housing, and reconnecting with family add depth and authenticity to her narrative. Jillian's message is clear: recovery is possible, but it requires determination and the right support. She encourages those struggling with addiction to seek help before it's too late and to take advantage of available resources.
Her story serves as a powerful reminder that no matter how far one has fallen, there's always a way back. Tune in to hear Jillian's inspiring journey and discover how she turned her life around. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for a story of hope and resilience, this episode is a must-listen.