Life After Seriously Injuring Another Woman While Driving Drunk, Getting a Felony DUI, and Attempting Suicide

Jenifer grew up in a home marked by physical and verbal abuse, which shaped how she viewed trust and relationships. She got pregnant at 18 and had her son, Hunter, at 19, raising him mostly on her own. At 28, she married, but the relationship was unstable and ended in divorce due to her husband’s alcoholism. Jenifer built a 20-year career as a dialysis nurse but battled major depressive disorder.She developed an alcohol addiction and turned to alcohol to cope, which led to a drunk driving accident that seriously injured another woman. Jenifer was charged with a third-degree felony, lost her license, and used a breathalyzer for over four years. Her drinking strained her relationship with her son, who went to live with her brother.At her lowest point, she attempted suicide by mixing medication and alcohol. Jenifer entered treatment at Covenant Hills, began a 12-step program, and has been sober since April 2, 2016. She rebuilt her life—losing weight, managing cravings with GLP-1 medication, and openly sharing her addiction recovery journey.After 20 years in nursing, she transitioned into business development at Plum Creek Recovery Ranch in 2024. Now single and living with her dog, Jenifer stays active in recovery and uses her story to support others facing addiction and mental health struggles.GUESTJenifer OxfordDirector of Business Development at Plum Creek Recovery RanchJenifer is a former dialysis nurse who now works in business development for a recovery ranch, drawing on her personal journey through addiction, severe depression, and legal troubles to support others seeking sobriety. She is open about her mental health and recovery story, believing in the power of authenticity to help break stigma and inspire hope. Jenifer has been sober since April 2016 and is passionate about giving back to the recovery community.​Learn more about Plum Creek Recovery Ranch in Lockhart, TexasFollow Plum Creek Recovery Ranch on Instagram @plumcreekrecoveryranchFollow Jenifer on Instagram @jeniferopcrrMatt Handy is the founder of Harmony Grove Behavioral Health in Houston, Texas, where their mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for anyone facing addiction, mental health challenges, and co-occurring disorders.Find out more at harmonygrovebh.com  My Last Relapse explores what everyone is thinking but no one is saying about addiction and recovery through conversations with those whose lives have changed.For anyone disillusioned with traditional recovery and feeling left out, misunderstood, or weighed down by unrealistic expectations, this podcast looks ahead—rejecting the lies and dogma that keep people from imagining life without using.Got a question for us? Leave us a message or voicemail at mylastrelapse.comFind us on YouTube @MyLastRelapse and follow Matt on Instagram @matthew.handy.17About Harmony Grove Behavioral Health Harmony Grove delivers outpatient addiction and mental health treatment focused on wellness, creativity, and authentic human connection—providing a supportive space for healing that extends beyond traditional clinical care.Harmony Grove’s IOP in Houston, Texas, is more than a program; it’s a lifeline for those ready to take the next step in their recovery. We are ready to meet you where you are and find your unique path to change. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or struggling, you don’t have to face it alone. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, and help is always available. If you or anyone you know needs help, give us a call 24 hours a day at 844-430-3060.Host: Matthew HandyProducer: Eva SheieAssistant Producers: Mary Ellen Clarkson & Hannah BurkhartEngineering: Voltage FM, Chris MannTheme music: Survive The Tide, Machina AeonCover Art:  DMARKMy Last Relapse is a production of Kind Creative: kindcreative.comQuestions this episode answers:What does it look like when two broken people get married — and both bring their damage into it?Why is verbal abuse often more damaging than physical abuse in an addicted household?Why do so many women in active addiction get pregnant — and what does that mean?What goes wrong when you start making amends before you're ready?How does getting sober change a marriage that was built around drinking together?What does real recovery look like for someone who only ever laughed and drank through their problems?Why do some people need to hit rock bottom alone — without a support system catching them?