She Had a Successful Career—Then Addiction Left Her Homeless

Send us Fan Mail How does a successful fashion designer find herself in the throes of addiction, battling homelessness, and rising again to help others find their path? In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Summers, a mom and former boutique owner whose life fell apart after complications during childbirth led her to rely on prescription pills. That dependence spiraled into street drugs and eventually homelessness. Jessica shares her raw, honest story to shed light on how addiction can take hold of even the most seemingly “normal” lives.Jessica opens up about losing everything to addiction and how she fought her way back. She talks about the emotional and physical toll of postpartum struggles and how being dismissed by her healthcare providers left her vulnerable. In her darkest moments, she found strength through a small, still voice that guided her toward hope and healing. Her journey is proof that even the toughest battles can be won.Jessica’s recovery wasn’t just about getting clean—it was about rebuilding her life. With the help of compassionate care and dual diagnosis treatment, she learned that addiction isn’t a moral failing but a disease that requires understanding and support. Today, she’s an author, speaker, and cognitive behavioral therapy coach, using her story to inspire others to reclaim their power and find renewal, no matter how hopeless life might seem.Her upcoming book, The Road to Now: From Tragedy to Triumph, is a must-read for anyone facing similar struggles. Click the link below to learn more and get your copy.https://a.co/d/j00V4ROTo connect with Jessica Summers: www.jessica-summers.comhttp://linkedin.com/in/jessica-summers-b12680182https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080486230656&mibextid=LQQJ4dSupport the showKEEP LISTENING⭐ Get new episodes + Jessica’s 3-2-1 newsletter:https://www.jessicastipanovic.com/newsletter⭐ Listen & follow Real Women LIVE:https://www.jessicastipanovic.com/podcast⭐ Join 14K+ on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/realwomenlive⭐ Love this episode? Follow the show, leave a review, and share it with one woman who needs to hear this story.Real Women LIVE was formerly Sober Living Stories.Share your story. Change your life.