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Pills, Heroin, Homeless While Pregnant: A Story Of Recovery & Redemption
Pills, Heroin, Homeless While Pregnant: A Story Of Recovery & Redemption
Pills, Heroin, Homeless While Pregnant: A Story Of Recovery & Redemption
Thursday 28th January 2021
Megan shares her journey from addiction and homelessness to recovery and hope in this episode of 'Escaping Rock Bottom' with Brandon Lee.
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Get the buttons here!Megan's Journey: From Addiction and Homelessness to Recovery and Hope
Mine was meth addiction and mine was always fueled by sex...I ended up right back where I was, and this time I had a little boy being dragged along with me, and that was my rock bottom.
Imagine being born into a world where addiction is your inheritance. That's Megan's story. Raised by parents battling their own demons—her mother hooked on meth and her father behind bars—Megan's path seemed predestined. Pills were her first escape, but they soon led to heroin. Her life spiraled further when her partner took his own life, leaving her pregnant and homeless, sleeping in motels on the side of the freeway.
But Megan's story doesn't end there; it's just the beginning of a powerful tale of redemption and hope. In this episode of 'Escaping Rock Bottom', host Brandon Lee sits down with Megan to unpack her incredible journey from the depths of addiction to a life dedicated to helping others. Megan's raw honesty about her struggles offers a stark reminder that addiction can touch anyone, regardless of their background.
She speaks candidly about the stigma she faced, the internal battles she fought, and the turning point that led her to seek help. Megan found her lifeline at Calvary Healing Center in Arizona, where she not only began her recovery but now works to help others find their way out of the darkness. Her story underscores the importance of accepting support, no matter how difficult or shameful it may feel.
Megan also shares how exercise, initially something she resisted, became a cornerstone of her recovery. One of the most poignant messages from Megan's journey is the importance of addressing underlying trauma. Her experiences highlight that untreated trauma often fuels addiction, and tackling it head-on is crucial for lasting recovery. Megan's vulnerability and resilience serve as a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with addiction, proving that even in the darkest moments, there is always a path to healing.
Tune in to hear Megan's full story and gain insights from Brandon Lee on 'Escaping Rock Bottom'. It's a testament to the human spirit's capacity for recovery and the transformative power of hope.