Danny Shannon
Danny Shannon
Sonya Johnson- She used drugs and alcohol to escape the pain!
Sonya Johnson- She used drugs and alcohol to escape the pain!
Sonya Johnson- She used drugs and alcohol to escape the pain!
Sunday 5th February 2023
Sonya Johnson recounts her journey from using drugs and alcohol to escape trauma to finding hope and recovery on the Kick the Sh!t Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Sonya Johnson: From Darkness to Redemption
The freedom that I felt while I was sitting in the jail was freedom from active addiction.
Imagine growing up in a home where love and stability are replaced by trauma and abuse. This was Sonya Johnson's reality. By her teenage years, she found solace in drugs and alcohol, which quickly spiraled into full-blown addiction. In this gripping episode of the Kick the Sh!t Podcast, host Danny Shannon sits down with Sonya to unpack her incredible journey from the depths of addiction to the heights of recovery. Sonya's story is a rollercoaster of highs and lows.
Starting a family didn't curb her addiction; instead, it led to losing custody of her children and becoming estranged from her loved ones. Legal troubles soon followed, and it was only when she hit rock bottom—landing in jail—that she found a glimmer of hope. Surrounded by others who were also battling addiction, Sonya began to see a way out. In jail, she learned to surrender to a new way of life, guided by those who had walked the same path.
This episode doesn't just highlight Sonya's struggles; it shines a light on the transformative power of community and shared experiences in recovery. Her story is a testament to the fact that it's never too late to turn your life around. Today, Sonya has regained custody of her children and navigated her legal issues. She now uses her strong social media presence to share her story and help others find their way to recovery.
Her message is clear: no matter how hopeless things may seem, recovery is possible if you reach out for help and embrace change. Tune in to hear Sonya's inspiring journey and discover how you, too, can find hope and reclaim your life.