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EPISODE · Jun 21, 2024 · 38 MIN

From Rock Bottom to Redemption: A Sober Coach's Journey

from Real Heart Talk · host Jen Alai, Pamela Duran

I found myself in multiple rehab centers and hospital admissions. My darkest moment came in February of 2019 when I faced the stark reality of a serious DUI, a moment that could have changed lives irreversibly. I was facing several severe charges and a possible 1-5-year state prison sentence. You would have thought I stopped there, but it took a little longer. During my last hospitalization, I felt like God had met me there. That is when I finally cried out to him for help.I understand the significance of peer support; I had a peer who met me in the hospital and helped me start off on my recovery journey. It was a long road, though it did not happen overnight. I came back from rehab and attended 48 sessions of intensive outpatient sessions. I also began to rebuild my life, and I was remarried to my husband Tom, who has incredibly supported me. The unwavering love and support of my family have shaped my journey.I have been blessed and experienced so much restoration that it feels so good So, I made a promise to God and myself to go back and help pull others out of the grips of addiction and walk with them. I since achieved my bachelor's degree in Addiction and Recovery Counseling, certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist, and Foundations of Mental Health Coaching certification through Light University. I am in the process of completing two other certifications through them.My faith in God serves as the cornerstone of my sobriety, a steadfast anchor in the tumultuous sea of life.  My mission is simple: to be the light in someone else's journey, guiding them toward a future defined not by their past but by the boundless potential of what lies ahead. Join me as we walk the path of recovery together, one step at a time, towards a brighter, sober tomorrow. Thank you for tuning in and supporting REALHEARTTALK! Receive your FREE gift at https://linktr.ee/youareenoughnowYOU ARE ENOUGH! Connect with me to learn how to increase your FAITH and build your VISION!  Learn more on my website at https://liftupevents.com/  

I married, moved to Pennsylvania, and had a daughter, Madison. Everybody would think it looked like I had everything from the outside. Yet inside, I still had this anxiety that I wasn't living the life that I was meant for. I felt I did not belong and was not worthy. So, I turned to alcohol in my mid-30s through my early 40s to quiet my nerves, and the occasional drink turned into more and more drinks until it became an addiction. Connect with Jen: https://www.jenalaisobercoach23.com/

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