Healing and Hope at Jack Gean Shelter: DeShana's Transformative Journey

The podcast episode features DeShana Rogers, a counselor trainee at the Jack Gean Shelter for Women. She shares her journey from a dysfunctional family background to recovery and becoming a counselor. The shelter offers a transformative 90-day program, providing women with education, employment opportunities, and crucial life skills. DeShana emphasizes the importance of coping with downtime, practicing gratitude, and addressing resentments through the AA Big Book studies and prayers. The shelter’s supportive environment helps women regain their dignity and rebuild their lives, ultimately leading to long-term recovery.