Jillian, a recovery coach at CCAR, shares her inspiring journey to long-term sobriety. With a clean day since February 23rd, 2021, she describes her path from battling addiction, experiencing homelessness, and losing custody of her children to embracing recovery and finding purpose as a coach. She highlights the importance of treatment, healing past traumas, and the pivotal moment she decided to change her life. Working first at Planet Fitness and then at a private treatment center, she found her calling in helping others, particularly those in situations similar to hers. Jillian emphasizes the need for support resources, particularly for mothers, and encourages those struggling to seek help before it's too late.

00:00 Introduction and Host Background

00:15 Guest Introduction and Recovery Journey

00:29 Becoming a Recovery Coach

00:52 Early Recovery Challenges

04:09 Treatment and Sober Living

06:25 Struggles and Turning Points

12:07 Rebuilding Life and Relationships

26:56 Current Life and Reflections

29:58 Advice for Those Struggling----Across the Web----

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