Drug Stories Project
Drug Stories Project
Karen McGinnis - God gave me a reason to want to live
Karen McGinnis - God gave me a reason to want to live
Karen McGinnis - God gave me a reason to want to live
Tuesday 21st August 2018
Karen McGinnis recounts her journey from addiction to independence and hope on the Drug Stories Project podcast. Listen for inspiration and practical insights.
8 minutes
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Karen McGinnis: From Darkness to Independence and Hope
This is a wonderful life. I'm a single, independent, fully self-supporting woman today, and it's the most liberating thing I've ever experienced, because there was a time in my life where I took advantage of the system. I took advantage of medicaid, I took advantage of food stamps, I took advantage of my mother and father, I took advantage of men, I took advantage of people to get what Karen wanted, and I have overcome all of that.
What happens when you find a reason to live after two decades of battling addiction? For Karen McGinnis, it was the birth of her son that sparked a profound change. In this episode of the Drug Stories Project podcast, Karen opens up about her 20-year struggle with addiction and how she turned her life around. Now in long-term recovery, she shares the pivotal moments that led her to sobriety, including her interactions with the legal system and child protective services.
Karen emphasizes the importance of self-work and building a supportive network to sustain recovery. She candidly discusses how empathy and community played crucial roles in her journey. Today, Karen is a single, independent woman who has overcome significant challenges, including reliance on social support systems. Her story is not just one of survival but of finding liberation and purpose. If you're looking for inspiration and a raw, honest account of overcoming addiction, Karen's story offers both hope and practical insights.