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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 1H 11M

“When Helping Hurts: How A Charity Failed a Former Addict Who Dedicated Her Life to It”

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Send us Fan MailIn this powerful and deeply human conversation, Jen Buckingham opens up about her journey from the grips of heroin addiction to becoming a passionate charity worker dedicated to helping others find hope. After years of sobriety and meaningful service, Jen now faces a devastating setback: the loss of the job that gave her purpose.In this episode, Jen reflects on her past, the strength she found in recovery, and the emotional toll of losing the work she loved. With honesty and vulnerability, she shares how she’s navigating uncertainty, protecting her sobriety, and learning to rebuild once again. This is a story of resilience, identity, and what it truly means to hold on when life shakes the foundation beneath you.A moving reminder that recovery is not a finish line — it’s a journey.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVjOe4UwNRZx89uBXojoPcw/joinYou can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts!For more content head over to..Instagram: ThecentralclubpodcastFacebook Page: The Central ClubFacebook Profile: Central ClubTiktok: the.central.clubX: @thecentralclub_E-mail us at: [email protected]#RecoveryJourney #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyStory #MentalHealthMatters #Resilience #HopeAfterLossSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVjOe4UwNRZx89uBXojoPcw/joinYou can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts!For more content head over to..Instagram: ThecentralclubpodcastFacebook Page: The Central ClubFacebook Profile: Central ClubTiktok: thecentralclubpodcastTiktok: thecentralclubclipsE-mail us at: [email protected] CENTRAL

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Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Jen Buckingham opens up about her journey from the grips of heroin addiction to becoming a passionate charity worker dedicated to helping others find hope. After years of sobriety and meaningful service, Jen now faces a devastating setback: the loss of the job that gave her purpose. In this episode, Jen reflects on her past, the strength she found in recovery, and the emotional toll of losing the work she loved. With honesty and...

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