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Alcohol Was My Freedom Until It Destroyed Everything – The Dark Side of Addiction
Keesha’s journey is one of resilience, heartbreak, and purpose. After battling alcoholism, losing her husband to a drug overdose, and raising twins alone, she turned her pain into a mission — helping teens and families struggling with addiction and mental health.
In this powerful interview, Keesha shares:
How she got sober after years of destructive drinking
The devastating day her husband relapsed and passed away
Parenting twins alone while grieving
Opening Guardian Recovery and dedicating her life to adolescent care
Practical strategies for parents to prevent teen substance abuse
The power of honesty, accountability, and community in recovery
If you’re a parent, in recovery, or facing adversity, this story will inspire you to rise above and keep going — no matter what life throws your way.
📖 Keesha’s Book: On Perfect – Coming Soon!
📧 Join Kevin’s open recovery meetings: [email protected]
#AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #RiseAbovePodcast #TeenAddiction #ParentingTeens #Sobriety #OvercomingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #MentalHealthAwareness #SingleMomLife
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By Kevin Lanning
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Keesha’s journey is one of resilience, heartbreak, and purpose. After battling alcoholism, losing her husband to a drug overdose, and raising twins alone, she turned her pain into a mission — helping teens and families struggling with addiction and mental health.
In this powerful interview, Keesha shares:
How she got sober after years of destructive drinking
The devastating day her husband relapsed and passed away
Parenting twins alone while grieving
Opening Guardian Recovery and dedicating her life to adolescent care
Practical strategies for parents to prevent teen substance abuse
The power of honesty, accountability, and community in recovery
If you’re a parent, in recovery, or facing adversity, this story will inspire you to rise above and keep going — no matter what life throws your way.
📖 Keesha’s Book: On Perfect – Coming Soon!
📧 Join Kevin’s open recovery meetings: [email protected]
#AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #RiseAbovePodcast #TeenAddiction #ParentingTeens #Sobriety #OvercomingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #MentalHealthAwareness #SingleMomLife
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