How Being Forced to Get High on Meth Changed Cherice Ells’s Life ForeverHow Being Forced to Get High on Meth Changed Cherice Ells’s Life Forever
Project Recovery
Cherice Ells shares her journey from forced meth use to recovery advocate, highlighting resilience and hope.
1:16:01•7 Nov 2023
Cherice Ells: From Darkness to Light in the Battle Against Addiction
Episode Overview
- Cherice's candid discussion about her tumultuous journey through addiction and recovery
- The profound transformation and finding hope and purpose in recovery
- Cherice's dedication to helping others in their journey to sobriety
- Insights into facing adversity and overcoming challenges in addiction recovery
- The importance of reframing past experiences and finding optimism in the journey to sobriety
“who we were in the past forged us forged us into who we are now do hard things”
Cherice Ells joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley in a gripping episode of 'Project Recovery', where she shares the raw and heart-wrenching details of her life entangled with addiction. Cherice’s story begins with a tumultuous relationship with her biological father and takes a dark turn when a partner forces her to try methamphetamine.
This moment spirals into a battle with addiction that sees her lose custody of her children and face imprisonment for drug smuggling from Mexico to the US. In this candid conversation, Cherice opens up about the impact of her addiction on her relationships and the painful experiences of being locked up in MCC San Diego. Yet, her journey doesn’t end in despair. After serving her time, Cherice embarks on a path to recovery, finding strength and purpose along the way.
Now, she dedicates her life to helping others at Wasatch Recovery, sharing the lessons she learned and the hope she discovered. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of redemption. It’s perfect for anyone who’s grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is. Through Cherice’s story, listeners will find not only a tale of struggle but also one of profound transformation and hope.
Tune in for an emotional rollercoaster that underscores the importance of support, self-reflection, and the belief that recovery is within reach.

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