Hope, Housing, and Healing for Mothers in Recovery with Kerry Norton | Sharing Without Shame | Ep61

Hope, Housing, and Healing for Mothers in Recovery with Kerry Norton | Sharing Without Shame | Ep61

From Sharing With Out Shame by Donna Marston

February 13, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 61

About this episode

Donna Marston interviews Kerry Norton about her journey as a mother and the founding of Hope on Haven Hill, focusing on recovery and support for women in addiction.

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Donna sits down with Kerry Norton, co-founder and Executive Director of Hope on Haven Hill, a recovery residence program serving pregnant and parenting women. Kerry shares her personal journey as a mother navigating her son’s heroin addiction, the heartbreak of trying to access treatment, and the hard lessons learned about boundaries, family unity, and hope. What began as a mother fighting for her child’s life became a mission to ensure other women and babies would not be left without support. Together, Donna and Kerry talk about recovery, generational healing, healthcare barriers, and the power of community. In This Episode, We Discuss: - The “punch in the stomach” moment of discovering a child’s heroin addiction - The struggle to access treatment—even with insurance and resources - Why families must get on the same page when setting boundaries - The importance of support systems for parents (Al-Anon, therapy, community) - Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and breaking stigma - How trauma impacts women in addiction - The founding and growth of Hope on Haven Hill - Why safe housing is critical for long-term recovery - Celebrating…

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