“They Were Going to Take My Son…” | How One Woman's Recovery Sparked a Movement in Albany

Guest: Tiffany, co-founder of MotifHost: Blake BarlowTopics Covered:Her addiction journey: from teenage rebellion to daily substance abuseThe painful moment that led to true changeBuilding back trust with her family and childThe spiritual and practical rebuilding of lifeStarting Motif—a women’s sober living home in Albany, GAThe challenges of launching a nonprofit (zoning, funding, resistance)God's provision through unexpected people and placesHow you can help make this vision sustainableConnect with Motif: https://motifsoberliving.orgSupport the Mission: Donate, sponsor a room, or buy a puzzle piece 00:00 – Introduced to Pain Pills: The Start of Addiction  01:20 – Drinking in High School & Early Rebellion  03:08 – Teenage Pregnancy & First Turning Point  05:00 – Full-Blown Addiction: Pills, Suboxone, Cocaine  07:00 – Arrests, Detox, and Rock Bottom  10:50 – A Spiritual Awakening in Treatment  13:05 – Breaking Her Mother’s Heart & the Real Turning Point  15:00 – Long-Term Treatment & Chasing Recovery  17:30 – Rebuilding Life from Scratch  20:15 – The Birth of Motif: A Sober Living Vision  25:30 – Two Years of Closed Doors & God’s Provision  29:00 – The House Is Approved—Against All Odds  31:10 – Opening Day Plans, Needs, and Next Steps  34:00 – How to Support Motif & Final Thoughts Visit 1334media.com to support the podcast.