Cutting

Cutting

Steppin' Out Radio

Jenny started cutting herself at the age of eleven; drinking with boys and smoking their mom’s marijuana at twelve.  When she got into high school,  her friends started dying because of alcohol and drugs – this scared Jenny.

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29:5622 Dec 2019

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Jenny's Story: From Self-Harm to Sobriety and Joy

I felt like I was a shell of a person...if I didn't have anything in me, because it's what made me feel normal...

Jenny's journey is a heart-wrenching yet inspiring tale of resilience and recovery. Starting at just eleven years old, Jenny began cutting herself, seeking an escape from her inner turmoil. By twelve, she was drinking with boys and experimenting with marijuana. High school brought a new wave of challenges, as she witnessed friends succumbing to the dangers of alcohol and drugs. This harsh reality was a wake-up call for Jenny, scaring her into reevaluating her choices.

Hitting rock bottom at seventeen, Jenny took a brave step by enrolling in an outpatient program that lasted over eleven months. Her dedication to recovery didn't stop there; she has now been sober for more than a decade, continuing to attend meetings and embracing a life filled with joy and sobriety. In this episode of Steppin' Out Radio, Jenny opens up about her tumultuous past and the turning points that led her to a better life.

Her story offers valuable insights into the struggles of addiction and the power of support systems. Whether you're grappling with similar issues or know someone who is, Jenny's experience serves as a beacon of hope and a testament to the possibility of recovery.

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