“I barricaded myself for twelve hours” Asa, Charleston, June 2018

“I barricaded myself for twelve hours” Asa, Charleston, June 2018

Picture Asa, once entangled in the throes of addiction and a life marked by criminal charges and heart-wrenching loss. In this episode of 'Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery Podcast', Jeannine and Nate sit down with Asa from Charleston, SC, who has been clean since June 2018. Asa opens up about her tumultuous past, which includes a long-term battle with addiction, a string of criminal activities, and the devastating loss of her daughter.

Her story is raw and real, filled with moments that might make you gasp or even tear up. But it's also a story of incredible resilience and hope. Asa didn't just survive her past; she transformed it into a powerful narrative of recovery and service. Today, she works for the same social recovery programs she was once mandated to complete. Asa's commitment to twelve-step recovery and service work has been a cornerstone of her healing journey.

Beyond that, she's earned an associate's degree and practices energy healing, using her knowledge of reiki and chakra energies to help others find their balance. This episode isn't just about Asa's past; it's about her present and future, and how she's using her experiences to inspire others on their own paths to recovery.

If you're looking for a story that shows the transformative power of recovery and the human spirit's ability to overcome, Asa's journey is one you won't want to miss.