Dopey 453: How I Learned to Shoot Heroin at Rehab or Why My Dad Pressed Charges with Abbey Fickley, Young Pregnancy, Benzos, Snorting Tar, Co Parenting, RecoveryDopey 453: How I Learned to Shoot Heroin at Rehab or Why My Dad Pressed Charges with Abbey Fickley, Young Pregnancy, Benzos, Snorting Tar, Co Parenting, Recovery
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
This Week on Dopey! We are joined by content creator, YouTube phenom, Co Parnt Expert and recovering Dope Fiend, Abbey Fickley! On a super old school episode of Dopey we learn all about Abbey's humble upbringing in Pittsburgh PA and her gradually the...
2:24:16•10 Feb 2024
Abbey Fickley’s Rollercoaster Ride: From Heroin to Healing on Dopey
Episode Overview
- Abbey shares her journey from heroin addiction to recovery and co-parenting
- Insights into the challenges of addiction, relapses, and motherhood
- Reflecting on the complexities of substance abuse and the road to sobriety
- Resilience, self-discovery, and the transformative power of healing
- Abbey's inspiring tale of redemption and personal growth
“If you put your recovery first, everything else will fall into place... God's plan was so much better than mine. Don't give up before the miracle happens.”
Ever wondered how someone can juggle motherhood and heroin addiction? In this eye-opening episode of Dopey, Abbey Fickley joins Dave and Chris to share her tumultuous journey. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Abbey’s life took a sharp turn into hardcore drug addiction, all while trying to raise her baby girl. Her story is a whirlwind of highs and lows—sobriety, relapse, and eventually finding her footing again.
Abbey doesn't hold back, offering a raw look into the struggles of addiction and the resilience needed to overcome it. She talks about learning to shoot heroin at rehab, the legal troubles with her dad pressing charges, and the daily grind of co-parenting while staying sober. Abbey’s candidness makes for a gripping listen, as she sheds light on the often messy road to recovery. The episode also features listener emails and voicemails, adding a community feel to the discussion.
If you're looking for an honest, unfiltered take on addiction and recovery, this episode is a must-listen.

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