Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
For My Daughter's Sake: Street Survivor Cara Tatarelli Tells Her Story.
For My Daughter's Sake: Street Survivor Cara Tatarelli Tells Her Story.
For My Daughter's Sake: Street Survivor Cara Tatarelli Tells Her Story.
Tuesday 7th June 2022
Hear Cara Tatarelli's inspiring journey from addiction to recovery and advocacy for her daughters on Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories.
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Get the buttons here!Cara Tatarelli: From Addiction to Advocacy for Her Daughters
I was on the streets of Detroit using Fentanyl, Crack, and Meth. It was the darkest and most horrific 3 years of my life.
Picture this: a young girl, just 13, spirals into the dark world of addiction. This is Cara Tatarelli's story, and it's as raw and real as it gets. Cara's journey took her from the streets of Detroit, where she battled fentanyl, crack, and meth addiction, to becoming a registered nurse and a devoted mother. But it wasn't a straight path.
After pulling her life together at 19, a hip surgery led to a relapse on pain meds, and Cara found herself homeless and using again. 'It was the darkest and most horrific 3 years of my life', she shares candidly. In this gripping episode of Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories, Cara doesn't hold back. She opens up about the brutal realities of street life and how mental health challenges can push someone to the edge.
But this isn't just a tale of despair. It's one of hope, resilience, and transformation. Cara talks about the turning points that helped her reclaim her life, including the unwavering motivation to be there for her two little girls. 'I never forget the nightmare I lived 2 years ago', she says. 'I have way too much to live for today'.
Through therapy and support groups, Cara found the strength to overcome shame and guilt, rebuild relationships, and embrace a sober life. Her story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, no matter how deep the struggle. If you're looking for an inspiring tale of perseverance or need a dose of hope in your own journey, this episode is for you.