Hilary Blevins: From Struggle to Strength on The Real HopeCast
I didn't know my purpose until I come through here and now my purpose is to help people
Imagine battling addiction for nine years and then turning your life around to help others do the same. That's exactly what Hilary Blevins has done, and she shares her incredible journey on this episode of The Real HopeCast.
Hilary, who is now a Client Care Navigator Supervisor at Isaiah House Treatment Centers in Kentucky, sits down with hosts Ted McCoart and Troy Hilpp to discuss her path from addiction to recovery and her current role in supporting others through their own struggles. Hilary's story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
She opens up about her college days filled with partying, her subsequent dependence on antidepressants after the birth of her twins, and even the desperate measures she took, like stealing from her own mother, to fuel her addiction. But it was her mother who ultimately guided her to Isaiah House, setting her on a path to recovery. This episode sheds light on the vital role of the Client Care Navigator (CCN) team at Isaiah House.
Hilary explains how this team serves as the first point of contact for those seeking addiction recovery treatment, offering guidance, support, and hope. She emphasizes the importance of community involvement in addiction recovery and how the CCN team acts as a bridge between those in need and the community resources available. The conversation also touches on the impact of Narcan distribution and the necessity of intervention services.
Hilary shares her experiences as an interventionist, helping families get their loved ones into treatment. She also discusses how finding purpose in recovery has been crucial for her own journey and stresses the importance of self-care for sustained recovery. Hilary's story is a testament to resilience and hope. She embodies the message that no matter how deep one's struggles with addiction may be, there is always a path to recovery.
Tune in to hear her powerful story and gain insights into the critical support systems that make recovery possible.