Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
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Schizophrenia, Alcohol, and Meth. Janie's journey of navigating mental health and addiction and her incredible road to recovery.
Schizophrenia, Alcohol, and Meth. Janie's journey of navigating mental health and addiction and her incredible road to recovery.
Schizophrenia, Alcohol, and Meth. Janie's journey of navigating mental health and addiction and her incredible road to recovery.
Tuesday 5th May 2020
Janie Gullickson discusses her path from addiction to recovery and advocacy, emphasizing peer support and equitable treatment in 'Henry's Uncle'.
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63 minutes
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Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Janie's Triumph: From Addiction to Advocacy and Recovery
I think it just became uncontrollable...it's funny, I don't know that he does understand that, because he says things like: you know, you chose drugs over finding me and I needed you and you weren't there and I he doesn't feel like he was raised in a way that he could have or should have been by his dad and his step-mom. So, therefore, you must not love me because you weren't able to do that.
Imagine juggling the weight of addiction, mental health issues, and incarceration, all while trying to keep your family together. In this powerful episode of 'Henry's Uncle', host Erik Kilgore chats with Janie Gullickson, the Executive Director of the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon. Janie’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. Raised in a privileged household, her life took a dramatic turn as she battled schizophrenia, alcohol, and meth addiction.
She opens up about how these struggles impacted her marriage and children, even leading her to use their disability and child support checks to fund her habits. Despite these dark times, Janie’s story is one of incredible resilience and hope. Sober since June 2008, she now champions The Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act (IP44) and emphasizes the importance of peer support in recovery.
Janie’s candid discussion sheds light on the need for equitable funding for addiction treatment and the role community plays in overcoming these challenges. Her story isn’t just about surviving; it’s about thriving and advocating for others facing similar battles. Tune in to hear Janie’s inspiring journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way.