“I Died for 10 Minutes” | Fentanyl Overdose, Crack Addiction & How I Got Sober
Podcast: Rise Above with Kevin LanningPublished On: Fri Jan 23 2026
Description: Crystal Ambroselli’s story is raw, heartbreaking, and ultimately life-saving. Raised in a home shaped by alcoholism, chaos, and secrecy, Crystal was exposed to addiction at a young age. By 12, she was in treatment. By 15, she was a pregnant teen mom. By 17, she was smoking crack. At 19, she overdosed on fentanyl-laced cocaine and was clinically dead for 10 minutes. This episode dives deep into: • Growing up with an alcoholic father and generational trauma • Teen pregnancy, betrayal, and family collapse • Heavy drug use while raising a child • A near-fatal overdose that should have ended her life • Hitting bottom — mentally, emotionally, and spiritually • Finally surrendering and building real recovery Today, Crystal is 18 months sober, rebuilding trust with her family, and doing the hard work to become the healthy mother her daughter deserves. This isn’t just a sobriety story — it’s about identity, survival, accountability, and choosing life when everything feels broken. If you’re struggling, feel alone, or think it’s “not that bad yet”… this episode might save your life. #RiseAbove #AddictionRecovery #OverdoseSurvivor #FentanylCrisis #TeenMom #CrackAddiction #SobrietyJourney #NearDeathExperience #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryIsPossible #OneDayAtATime #SoberLife #TraumaHealing #SurvivorStory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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