About this episode
April shares her personal journey through addiction, recovery, and rebuilding her life, discussing the challenges and realities of sobriety.
Addiction is one of the most misunderstood and controversial topics in today's world. Is it a disease? A choice? A coping mechanism? In this episode, we're joined by April as she shares her deeply personal story of addiction, recovery, relapse, and ultimately rebuilding her life.Together, we dive into the realities that often get left out of the conversation—the struggles behind sobriety, the triggers that still exist, the impact addiction has on motherhood and family relationships, and what it truly takes to start over after setbacks.April opens up about her lowest moments, the lessons she learned through relapse, and how she's working every day to create a life she's proud of. This is an honest, raw conversation about resilience, accountability, healing, and the power of second chances.Whether you've personally battled addiction, love someone who has, or simply want a deeper understanding of the human side of recovery, this episode offers a perspective that deserves to be heard.Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions surrounding addiction, substance abuse, relapse, and recovery.
People in this episode
Host: Jordan Guerrero
Guest: April
Topics covered
- addiction
- recovery
- sobriety
- motherhood
- family relationships
- resilience
Keywords
- addiction
- recovery
- relapse
- sobriety
- motherhood
- family
- resilience
- healing
- second chances
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