The Gift of Desperation: How Heather Found Herself After Losing Everything
Podcast: Recovering Out LoudPublished On: Thu Jul 31 2025
Description: Heather’s story is one of grit, honesty, and transformation. In this raw and unfiltered episode, she opens up about two years spent homeless on the streets of Toronto, the cycles of relapse and short-lived sobriety, and what it really takes to get—and stay—sober. Heather shares the truth about battling urges, old habits, and the voices in her head, plus how journaling, service to others, and finally letting people in changed everything.We talk about:How addiction is never just about the drugs—and why the cravings for validation, excitement, or escape can be just as hard to fightWhy relapse isn’t the end, and what real “bottom” actually looks likeFinding purpose through helping others, and why one act of kindness can change someone’s lifeHow to support a loved one without losing yourselfThe reality of being judged (and judging yourself) after addiction—and how to build real gratitude from rock bottomIf you’re struggling or know someone who is, this episode is for you. No matter how far you’ve fallen, hope and healing are always possible. If we can do it, so can you.
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