Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
Tammy Ens talks about being a part of the 60's scoop, her recovery from severe alcoholism, and caring for herself while her partner still struggled.
Tammy Ens talks about being a part of the 60's scoop, her recovery from severe alcoholism, and caring for herself while her partner still struggled.
Tammy Ens talks about being a part of the 60's scoop, her recovery from severe alcoholism, and caring for herself while her partner still struggled.
Friday 20th September 2024
Tammy Ens shares her journey from the 60's scoop to overcoming severe alcoholism and finding recovery. A story of resilience and hope.
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Episode Overview
- Tammy Ens shares her experience as part of the 60's scoop and her journey through multiple abusive foster homes.
- She discusses the impact of racism on her identity and how it influenced her early relationship with alcohol.
- Tammy opens up about enduring domestic violence in a teenage relationship and its long-term effects.
- Her path to recovery includes understanding the roots of her addiction through therapy.
- Tammy's story highlights the challenges and triumphs of caring for herself while supporting a partner with substance abuse issues.
I was already a fighter, but I was one of those fighters who fought bullies. I didn't bully kids; I bullied the bullies.
In this heartfelt episode of Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk., Tammy Ens shares her incredible journey from the 60's scoop to overcoming severe alcoholism. Tammy, a Métis woman from Saskatoon, opens up about her tumultuous upbringing, which included being separated from her biological family, enduring multiple abusive foster homes, and facing deep-seated racism. Her story is one of resilience and strength, as she navigates through these challenges to find recovery and self-acceptance.
Tammy's early years were marked by instability and trauma. She recounts being the only child given up for adoption out of a large blended family and the subsequent abuse she faced in foster care. This rocky start led her to develop a fighting spirit, which she believes was crucial in her survival. Her adoptive family, although providing a more stable environment, imposed strict religious values and discouraged her from discussing her past, further compounding her sense of isolation.
Her introduction to alcohol came as a rebellious response to being told she couldn't drink because of her Indigenous heritage. The initial thrill of drinking soon spiralled into a destructive pattern that followed her through her teenage years and into adulthood. Tammy also discusses the domestic violence she endured in a high school relationship, which she initially mistook for love. Tammy's journey to recovery is equally compelling.
She candidly talks about the role of therapy in helping her understand the roots of her addiction and codependency issues. Despite the challenges, including caring for a partner who struggled with substance abuse, Tammy found solace and strength in her sobriety journey. This episode is a raw and honest portrayal of Tammy's life, filled with moments of despair but also hope and transformation.
Her story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Tune in to hear Tammy's inspiring tale of resilience and learn how she navigated her path to sobriety.