#199 Joni G.#199 Joni G.
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Joni G. shares her journey from addiction and prison to becoming a counselor and finding hope.
2:07:19•14 Nov 2014
Joni G.'s Rollercoaster: From Addiction to Advocacy
“"It was lonely, it was empty, it was unsustainable, yeah, and exhausting and selfish and lonely, and all those things." - Joni G. on addiction”
Picture this: a life turned upside down by addiction, then pieced back together with resilience and hope. In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', Joni G. opens up about her tumultuous journey with cocaine and speed, drugs that once made her feel invincible but left her in shambles. She candidly discusses how addiction warped her self-image and led her down a dark path, culminating in a stint in prison. But Joni's story doesn't end there.
From the depths of despair, she found a way to rebuild her life. Now a certified drug and alcohol counselor, she's studying to become a Marriage and Family Therapist, using her experiences to help others navigate their own struggles. Joni emphasizes the power of community and connection in recovery, offering a beacon of hope for those facing similar battles.
Tune in to hear how she turned her life around and why she believes that no matter how low you sink, there's always a way back up.
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