S3 Episode 2: Steps to Sobriety - A Testimony of God's Grace

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Abbey sits down with Penny for a raw and inspiring conversation about grief, addiction, healing, and faith. Penny shares how losing her father during her freshman year of college became a turning point in her life. While she describes him as a good provider and present father, she also opens up about the deep feelings of rejection she carried from childhood and how those wounds followed her into adulthood.Penny reflects on years spent searching for love and validation in relationships, hoping to fill a void that never seemed to go away. As she navigated heartbreak, loneliness, and unresolved pain, she found herself caught in cycles of alcoholism, drug use, failed relationships, and self-destructive choices. Through it all, she says God never stopped pursuing her, even when she was at her lowest.The conversation explores Penny's recovery journey, including overcoming a decade-long cocaine addiction and eventually confronting the alcohol dependence that had taken over her life. She shares how rehab became a turning point, helping her learn practical tools for sobriety while beginning the deeper work of healing emotionally and spiritually.Today, Penny is focused on rebuilding her life with purpose. She talks candidly about learning to love herself again, embracing a season of obedience to God, and using her story to help others find hope. Her testimony is a powerful reminder that no matter how much time has passed or how far you've fallen, it's never too late for a new beginning.Contact Penny here: [email protected] Dowell on FacebookSupport the show