Losing It All: Jillian’s Fight to Rebuild After Addiction Took Her ChildrenLosing It All: Jillian’s Fight to Rebuild After Addiction Took Her Children
Recovery Matters! Podcast
Jillian, a recovery coach at CCAR, shares her inspiring journey to long-term sobriety. With a clean day since February 23rd, 2021, she describes her path from battling addiction, experiencing homelessness, and losing custody of her children to embracing recovery and finding purpose as a coach. She highlights the importance of treatment, healing past traumas, and the pivotal moment she decided to change her life. Working first at Planet Fitness and then at a private treatment center, she found her calling in helping others, particularly those in situations similar to hers. Jillian emphasizes the need for support resources, particularly for mothers, and encourages those struggling to seek help before it's too late. 00:00 Introduction and Host Background 00:15 Guest Introduction and Recovery Journey 00:29 Becoming a Recovery Coach 00:52 Early Recovery Challenges 04:09 Treatment and Sober Living 06:25 Struggles and Turning Points 12:07 Rebuilding Life and Relationships 26:56 Current Life and Reflections 29:58 Advice for Those Struggling
31:18•8 Oct 2024
Jillian's Journey: From Rock Bottom to Recovery Coach
Episode Overview
- Recovery is possible with determination and support.
- Treatment and healing past traumas are crucial steps.
- Support resources are essential, especially for mothers.
- Reconnecting with family can be a significant part of recovery.
- Finding purpose in helping others can strengthen one's own recovery.
“Recovery has truly been like things falling in place when they're supposed to fall in place.”
Jillian’s story is one of resilience and hope. In this episode of Recovery Matters! Podcast, she opens up about her journey from addiction to becoming a recovery coach at CCAR. Jillian's path wasn't easy – she battled homelessness, lost custody of her children, and hit rock bottom before finding the strength to turn her life around. Her clean date, February 23rd, 2021, marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with purpose and dedication to helping others in recovery.
Jillian shares candidly about the pivotal moments that led her to embrace sobriety. From working at Planet Fitness to landing a job at a private treatment centre, she found her calling in supporting others facing similar struggles. Her story highlights the importance of treatment, healing past traumas, and the critical role of support resources, especially for mothers. The episode also delves into Jillian's personal reflections on the challenges and triumphs of her recovery journey.
She discusses the significance of finding the right treatment, the impact of trauma therapy, and the transformative power of community support. Her anecdotes about her time in rehab, living in sober housing, and reconnecting with family add depth and authenticity to her narrative. Jillian's message is clear: recovery is possible, but it requires determination and the right support. She encourages those struggling with addiction to seek help before it's too late and to take advantage of available resources.
Her story serves as a powerful reminder that no matter how far one has fallen, there's always a way back. Tune in to hear Jillian's inspiring journey and discover how she turned her life around. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for a story of hope and resilience, this episode is a must-listen.
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