Daniel Unmanageable

Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.

Daniel Unmanageable

  • Beaten, broken, and nearly gone — Trish survived 33 years of addiction and violence, and is now finding healing in her culture, her children, and her own power.

Beaten, broken, and nearly gone — Trish survived 33 years of addiction and violence, and is now finding healing in her culture, her children, and her own power.

Friday 26th September 2025

Hear Trish's powerful story of overcoming 33 years of addiction and violence, finding healing through culture, family, and personal strength.
Explicit
35 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Transformative
Healing

About this podcast

Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.
Author:
Daniel Unmanageable
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Trish's Journey: From Darkness to Healing and Empowerment

Episode Overview

  • Trish shares her story of overcoming 33 years of addiction and violence.
  • The impact of family secrets on personal struggles.
  • Finding strength through cultural roots and family support.
  • The role of resilience in the journey to sobriety.
  • The importance of love and support in recovery.
"Those resentments are assets to our addiction. A good resentment can keep you drunk for 20 years."
How do people find hope in the darkest times? Meet Trish, a survivor of a tumultuous 33-year battle with addiction and domestic violence. From her childhood days of hiding in closets during violent outbursts to losing her cousin Neil Stonechild in the infamous 'Starlight Tour,' Trish's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of love and cultural connection in recovery.
She opens up about her struggles with alcohol that began at 14, the impact of discovering her biological father's identity, and the trauma of losing her cousin. Despite these challenges, Trish's story takes a transformative turn. After surviving severe domestic abuse and a near-fatal incident, she found salvation in the love of her father and began a path towards healing.
Embracing her cultural roots, reconnecting with her children, and finding strength in solitude have been crucial steps in her recovery journey. Today, Trish is not just surviving but thriving, as she works on building a new life for herself and her family. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and the transformative journey to sobriety. What can we learn from those who have battled addiction and found strength in their recovery?
Dive into this episode to find out.
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