Sherry Hoppen

She Surrenders - The Podcast

Sherry Hoppen

  • Kelly's Story: How Surrender Transformed Shame Into Purpose

Kelly's Story: How Surrender Transformed Shame Into Purpose

Sunday 18th May 2025

Kelly's story of surrender turns shame into purpose, offering hope through faith-based recovery.
37 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
Healing

About this podcast

She Surrenders - The Podcast
Author:
Sherry Hoppen
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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From Shame to Purpose: Kelly's Transformative Journey

Episode Overview

  • Kelly's journey from teenage pregnancy to spiritual healing.
  • The role of faith in overcoming addiction.
  • Celebrate Recovery's impact on personal growth.
  • The importance of forgiveness in healing.
  • Turning past pain into a purposeful future.
"You can overcome incredible hurts and still do life sober - you really can."
Kelly's story is a heart-wrenching yet inspiring journey from teenage pregnancy to spiritual healing. At just sixteen, Kelly found herself hiding her pregnancy under baggy clothes, setting the stage for a life filled with challenges and eventual redemption. Her candidness about the darkest times offers a raw look into the struggles she faced, including the trauma of an unplanned pregnancy and the complexities of adoption. Despite these challenges, Kelly's faith ultimately led her to find peace and purpose.
The episode shares Kelly's experiences with addiction, beginning with alcohol and pills as she tried to escape the pain of her past. Through her narrative, she highlights how numbing the pain only postponed the healing process. It wasn't until Kelly embraced sobriety and faith-based recovery that she truly began to transform her life. Her journey through Celebrate Recovery provided the support she needed to face her past, forgive those involved, and find freedom.
Kelly's story is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about finding hope and purpose through surrendering to God. Her tale serves as a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with their own burdens, showing that freedom is attainable when you let go of guilt and shame. If you're looking for a story that combines vulnerability with spiritual growth, this episode is worth your time.
Kelly's journey reminds us that no matter how heavy our burdens may seem, there's always a path to healing and peace.
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