Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
173 Odyssey House Journals - Joan Robertson
173 Odyssey House Journals - Joan Robertson
173 Odyssey House Journals - Joan Robertson
Friday 20th December 2024
Discover Joan Robertson's inspiring recovery journey from addiction and trauma to finding love and hope. A story of resilience and transformation.
30 minutes
inspirational
hopeful
challenging
transformative
emotional
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Episode Overview
- Joan Robertson's journey from Scotland to Utah.
- Overcoming addiction and mental health challenges.
- The impact of losing loved ones and finding hope.
- Role of Odyssey House in Joan's recovery.
- Transformative power of support and community.
For once I'm living to live, instead of living to die.
Joan Robertson's journey is one of the most inspiring stories of recovery you will ever hear. Born in Scotland, she moved to Ogden, Utah, and faced a series of traumatic events including the suicide of her husband, losing her children, and battling homelessness. Joan's story is a testament to her resilience and the transformative power of love and support. After losing her husband to suicide during the 2008 stock market crash, Joan found herself alone in a foreign country.
As she struggled to cope, she adopted numerous animals, providing some solace amidst her grief. However, her mental health deteriorated, leading to a car accident that resulted in losing custody of her children. This heartbreak compounded her trauma, leaving her feeling worthless and hopeless. Joan's life took a darker turn when she was assaulted and forcibly injected with drugs, leading to a period of homelessness and addiction.
Her journey through rock bottom included jail time and a traumatic experience in California, where she was saved by two policemen who helped her find shelter. The turning point came when Joan's daughter, Jade, brought her back to Utah. Despite returning as an empty shell, Joan sought help at Odyssey House, where she underwent a transformative recovery process. The program's focus on mental health and behavioral change, combined with a supportive community, helped Joan rediscover herself and embrace life again.
Today, Joan is a certified peer support specialist, living with joy and hope, and dedicated to helping others in their recovery journey. Her story highlights the importance of addressing mental health alongside addiction and the power of a nurturing environment in healing. Joan's message is clear: there is always hope and help available. Her journey from trauma to triumph is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the life-changing impact of compassion and support.