The Story of Sarah Murphy

Ladies and gentlemen, humans of the internet, Welcome back to another episode of Tell Me Your Story! I’m your host, Chris Baker Jr.Now today—oh, buckle up—we’ve got a guest whose story will take you from “oh no” to “holy wow” faster than a rollercoaster at Cedar Point after two corn dogs and a questionable lemonade.Her name is Sarah Murphy. And let me tell you, this woman has walked through the fire, danced with the dragon, and then instead of just slaying it—she invited it to therapy and said, “We’re gonna do better, buddy.”Sarah’s life was once wrapped tight in addiction. The kind of grip that doesn’t let go easily. But she fought back. And not just with a little jab—no, this was full-on Rocky Balboa-in-the-15th-round fighting. With the help of The Edna House—a powerhouse recovery center right in Cleveland—Sarah didn’t just crawl out of the shadows. She sprinted. And then—because she’s Sarah—she turned around and said, “Okay, who else is still stuck? Come on, I got you.”That’s the thing about her—she didn’t stop at saving her own life. Nope. She went back into the storm, this time with a flashlight and a clipboard, ready to guide other women out of it too. Today she’s the Advancement Coordinator at The Edna House, which is fancy language for “the glue that holds miracles together.” She’s living proof that not only is recovery possible—it’s contagious.And let me tell you about The Edna House real quick—this place is like Hogwarts, but instead of magic wands, it’s recovery and resilience. Instead of potions class, you’ve got life skills. And instead of a Sorting Hat, you’ve got a community of women who believe in women helping women. Every day, on the corner of W. 65th and Madison, lives are rewritten. And not like scribbling on the margins—no, we’re talking full-on plot twist, Netflix-worthy stuff.Sarah’s story reminds us that redemption is not reserved for the lucky few. It’s out there for anyone brave enough to take that first shaky step and say, “I want more.” And she’s proof that the comeback will always be stronger than the setback.So, if you’re listening and you need help—or maybe you want to help—the Edna House is on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and yes, they even have a website, www.ednahouse.org , where you can learn more. Get connected. Be part of a miracle.And remember this—if Sarah can go from broken to beacon, so can you. The fight may be ugly, the road may be messy, but the destination? Oh, it’s worth it.Now stick around, because this episode is going to light you up like a Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center—but with more honesty, more laughter, and way less electric bill.