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

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…

People in this episode

Host: Donna Marston

Guest: Kerry Norton

Topics covered

• recovery
• addiction
• support systems
• maternal health
• community
• boundaries
• hope

Keywords

• heroin addiction
• treatment access
• Medication-Assisted Treatment
• trauma
• safe housing
• generational healing
• community support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hope on Haven Hill

Places: Rochester, NH

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