14. Come as You Are (w/ Lauren Rector)

What this episode covers

Lauren Rector, a single mother from Pensacola, shares her compelling journey from addiction to recovery. Lauren’s story begins with her upbringing, marked by her parents’ struggles with addiction and her own descent into substance abuse that started at the age of 18. She recounts her lowest moments, including multiple stints in rehab, legal issues, and a life consumed by drugs and self-harm. Lauren opens up about the turning point in her life when a song during a worship service brought her to her knees and led her to cry out to God for help. This moment of vulnerability marked the beginning of her path to sobriety. She discusses the importance of the Home of Grace in her recovery journey and how she found her calling in helping other women overcome addiction. Throughout the episode, Lauren emphasizes the significance of community, faith, and self-acceptance in the recovery process. She also shares the profound impact of her renewed relationship with her family and son and her aspirations to become a counselor to aid others in their battles with addiction.

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