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Judy began abusing substances early. Growing up in small town in Iowa, her first drink came at age 11, and was blacking out in high school. She would drink, smoke marijuana and drop acid. It caused her to feel guilty and ashamed, and to cope,
37:05•4 Sept 2019
From Meth to Miracles: Judy's Story of Addiction and Recovery
“It was my birthday and I decided to do it and it could have been attention-seeking, I don't know, but it was an incredible, powerful rush.”
Judy's tale begins in a small Iowa town, where her first drink at age 11 set off a chain of substance abuse that would shape her life. By high school, she was blacking out regularly, dabbling in marijuana, and dropping acid. The guilt and shame she felt drove her deeper into experimentation. At 23, she tried meth, or 'crank', which she describes as a 'miracle cure' for her alcoholism. But this 'cure' came at a high cost.
Meth stripped away her inhibitions and led her down a path of dropping out of school, becoming a welfare mom, and eventually, dealing meth to make ends meet. Her addiction spiraled out of control, leading to homelessness and further despair. Yet, amid the darkness, Judy found a glimmer of hope. Through community activism and the support of recovery groups, she managed to turn her life around.
Today, she helps others who are battling addiction, sharing her story with raw honesty and vulnerability. This episode of Steppin' Out Radio offers a gripping look at the devastating effects of meth addiction but also highlights the transformative power of recovery and community support.
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