99. The Baggage of Instability - Part 2 (w/ Amber Mitchell)

Guest Amber shares a raw, honest account of growing up with parental addiction, 25 years of substance abuse, a painful abortion, violent relationships, jail, homelessness, and the suicide of her adoptive father. She describes a powerful encounter with Christ while incarcerated, the decision to enter long-term faith-based recovery, and the slow work of sanctification afterward. This episode covers trauma and identity, the realities and stigma of addiction, legal consequences, faith as a healing force, residential treatment at Home of Grace, transitional housing, employment in recovery, and the challenges Amber still faces two years sober. Listeners can expect a candid testimony about failure and restoration, practical hope for those struggling or supporting loved ones, and a reminder that recovery is hard but gets better through community and Christ-centered care.