From Despair to Hope: Sarah Gray Perez's Inspiring Journey on Recovery Hour Rewind
I'm not just like this shell of like death and despair and like wanting to die all the time...
Imagine waking up in a hospital bed, furious that your 'do not resuscitate' orders were ignored. This was the reality for Sarah Gray Perez in January 2020, after consuming a gallon of tequila and taking 600 pills. Her life had been a whirlwind of treatment facilities, separation from her family, and a series of mental and physical health struggles. Feeling like she had hit rock bottom, Sarah saw no way out. But then, something miraculous happened.
Through the power of prayer and the support of strangers who responded to a social media post, Sarah emerged from a five-day coma with a renewed sense of purpose. In this heartfelt episode of Recovery Hour Rewind, Lori Windfeldt sits down with Sarah to discuss her incredible journey from despair to hope. They tackle tough topics like mental health, co-occurring disorders, self-worth, grief, and the impact of losing child custody.
Sarah also opens up about living with multiple diagnoses, including bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, and dissociative disorder. Despite the darkness she faced, Sarah's story is one of resilience and the transformative power of community support and prayer. If you're looking for a raw and honest conversation that sheds light on the complexities of mental illness and addiction, this episode is a must-listen.
It's a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there's always a glimmer of hope.