From Addiction & Trauma to 17 Years Sober: How God Broke My Family’s Cycle and Changed My Life

In this powerful episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno sits down with special guest Kakeisha Brown, a survivor of domestic minor sex trafficking and a woman with 17 years of sobriety. Kakeisha opens up about the generational cycles of addiction, the impact of mental health struggles, and the transformative power of God’s love and grace in her life.This episode is a testament to the truth that no one is too far gone for redemption, and that God meets us exactly where we are. Reno and Kakeisha discuss the realities of working in recovery, the challenges and rewards of helping others, and the importance of being an example for those still struggling.Take action with the 4 R’s:Read: Dive into Romans 8:38-39 – “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers… will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”Reflect: Consider how God’s love has shown up in your own life, even in your lowest moments. What cycles or struggles are you facing that you need to surrender to Him?Respond: Pray, “God, thank You for meeting me where I am. Give me the courage to break free from the cycles that hold me back, and help me to trust in Your love and grace every day.”Reveal: Share your story or a word of encouragement with someone who is struggling. Let them know that recovery is possible and that God’s love is for everyone, no matter their past.   IF YOU NEED SUPPORT — FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, 24/7:      RAINN — National Sexual Assault Hotline — Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) · Text "HOPE" to 64673 · Chat at rainn.org      Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline — Call or text 1-800-422-4453 · childhelphotline.org      National Human Trafficking Hotline — Call 1-888-373-7888 · Text "HELP" or "BEFREE" to 233733 · humantraffickinghotline.org      988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 · 988lifeline.org      SAMHSA National Helpline (substance use & mental health) — 1-800-662-HELP (4357) · samhsa.gov      National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) · Text "START" to 88788 · thehotline.org      Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 · crisistextline.org      Outside the U.S. — Visit findahelpline.com for a free, confidential helpline in your country.  Keywords: addiction recovery, faith and sobriety, Reno Collier, Kakeisha Brown, domestic minor sex trafficking survivor, breaking generational cycles, mental health and addiction, Christian recovery, Celebrate Recovery, testimony, God’s grace, overcoming trauma, peer recovery, Romans 8, hope, redemption, recovery stories, Alive & Sober