Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
Nicole Chatagnier is an addiction and domestic violence survivor living with Chronic Kidney Disease due to her addiction. Powerful story.
Nicole Chatagnier is an addiction and domestic violence survivor living with Chronic Kidney Disease due to her addiction. Powerful story.
Nicole Chatagnier is an addiction and domestic violence survivor living with Chronic Kidney Disease due to her addiction. Powerful story.
Friday 13th September 2024
Nicole Chatagnier shares her powerful story of overcoming addiction, domestic violence, and chronic illness in this inspiring episode.
Explicit
49 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Raw
Hopeful
Supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Daniel Unmanageable
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
310 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!From Privilege to Perseverance: Nicole Chatagnier's Journey
Episode Overview
- Nicole's addiction began with a knee injury and escalated to IV opioid use.
- She survived an abusive relationship while battling her addiction.
- Nicole now lives with chronic kidney disease due to her past drug use.
- Faith and family have been crucial in her eight-year recovery journey.
- She dedicates her life to helping others find their path to sobriety.
I like to joke and say, you know, drugs make me break out in bad taste of men and felonies, but it's very true
In this gripping episode of Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk., Nicole Chatagnier shares her incredible journey from a privileged upbringing to battling addiction and domestic violence. Nicole's story is a rollercoaster of highs and lows, starting with a knee injury that spiralled into a full-blown IV opioid addiction. Despite having a seemingly perfect life, she found herself trapped in a violent relationship and struggling to cope with life's challenges.
Nicole opens up about the moments that pushed her to the brink, including being pregnant and single, enduring multiple surgeries, and facing chronic kidney disease due to her addiction. Her candid recounting of hitting rock bottom—complete with 70 lesions on her body and a desperate cry for divine intervention—is both heart-wrenching and awe-inspiring. But it's not all doom and gloom. Nicole's story is also one of redemption and resilience.
Eight years into recovery, she now dedicates her life to helping others who are lost, just as she once was. She talks about the importance of building coping mechanisms and the ongoing work required to stay sober. Her faith and family play pivotal roles in her recovery, providing the support she needs to keep moving forward. If you're looking for a story that combines raw honesty with hope, this episode is a must-listen.
Nicole's journey reminds us that recovery is possible, no matter how dire the circumstances. Her message is clear: it's not just about putting down the drugs; it's about rebuilding your life one step at a time. Ready to be inspired by Nicole's powerful tale of survival and recovery? Dive into this episode and discover the strength it takes to overcome the darkest of times.