Life After Addiction

Life After Addiction Helping people in early recovery from substance addiction build lives worth staying sober for.

06/06/2026

The night this picture was taken, I had no idea my life was about to change forever.

The next morning, I broke my lower back & tailbone in a sledding accident on that same mound.

Bc of my serious injuries, I was prescribed opioids for nearly two years.

But when the prescriptions finally ended, my addiction, that I didn’t know I had at the time, only continued..

For 5 straight years after that, I convinced myself I didn’t have a problem.

Because I had a loving family.

Good friends.

A job. Was playing sports.

Had responsibilities. Decent grades.

I didn’t fit the picture of what I THOUGHT addiction looked like. 😔

But addiction definitely doesn’t care what you look like..

And eventually it almost cost me my life on multiple occasions.

One of the biggest lies I believed was:

“That could never happen to me.”

Until it did. 💔

Looking back now, I can see God pursuing me even in the darkest years of my addiction.

Not because I deserved it.

But because His grace never stopped reaching for me.

If you’re rebuilding your life after addiction, trauma, mental health struggles, or heartbreak, you’re NOT alone. 💯

What’s one thing you’ve overcome that unexpectedly changed the direction of your life? 👇🏼

06/03/2026

“Your brain will choose a familiar hell over an unfamiliar heaven almost every time.” 🫠

That’s why we go back to toxic relationships.

That’s why we self-sabotage.

That’s why healing feels uncomfortable.

Because your brain doesn’t care what’s healthy.

It cares about what’s familiar. 💯

The good news?

You can rewire that. 🧠

Every time you choose the healthy path instead of the familiar one, you’re teaching your nervous system that peace is safe.

If you’ve ever wondered WHY you keep going back to the same unhealthy patterns, people, or situations… it may not be because you want chaos.

It may be because your brain has learned that familiar = safe.

This is one of the hardest parts of healing from trauma and addiction..

Learning that peace, stability, healthy relationships, and a calmer life aren’t as easy to settle into as we thought.

Bc peace can feel boring when you’re used to chaos.. but peace isn’t empty or boring; it’s just unfamiliar.

The good news? Your brain can change.

And every time you choose the healthy path over the familiar one, you’re building new neural pathways and teaching your nervous system that you no longer have to live in survival mode. 💕

So if you’re TIRED of repeating old patterns but want to learn how to create & maintain boundaries.. comment or DM me the word “REWIRE” and I’ll send you my free proven framework to show you how. 👇🏼💓

As someone who has struggled with mental health, trauma, and addiction recovery, I know how cruel and deeply misinformed...
05/26/2026

As someone who has struggled with mental health, trauma, and addiction recovery, I know how cruel and deeply misinformed people can be surrounding these topics.

Stigma is sadly still VERY real & is a big reason why many people do not get the help they desperately need & deserve. 💔

What’s a phrase or take on mental health or recovery that immediately gives YOU the ick? 👀

Some people don’t realize healing isn’t linear, trauma doesn’t run on a timeline, and recovery isn’t a switch you flip overnight.

People can be doing the deep work and STILL have hard days.
Still get triggered.
Still struggle sometimes.

That doesn’t mean they’re failing.
It means they’re human. 🤍

People are fighting battles they NEVER asked for while trying their absolute best to heal quietly behind the scenes. 💯

The truth is… compassion changes people more than shame ever will. 🫶🏼

And if you’re looking for a safe, supportive community of women healing, growing, and learning how to overcome life’s hardest seasons together… the link in my bio is waiting for you. 🤍

05/22/2026

2026 has stretched me mentally, physically, and emotionally in ways I didn’t expect.

I’ve been on a healing journey from multiple different health struggles for all of 2026, with one of them being my sixth Endometriosis surgery.

What made this experience especially significant for me is that I walked through recovery from surgery without opioids.. something that is very important to me as someone who has now been in recovery for almost 9.5 years.

And honestly? Recovery from surgery isn’t just physical. The mental battle is real too.

There were moments of severe pain, exhaustion, frustration, and anxiety..

Moments where I had to lean hard into my faith & the same tools, mindset shifts, support systems, and daily practices that helped me to consistently build my new life in recovery in the first place.

This season reminded me that I can ALWAYS rely on the foundations that have kept me strong & steady in my Recovery and my overall life for nearly a decade. I am truly blessed for that.

I’m SO grateful to be here today, full of peace, & feeling back in the swing of things.

And if there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s this..

Recovery teaches you how to keep showing up for yourself, even on the hard days. 💯

I am beyond excited for this next chapter & am thankful for all that’s gotten me here! 🤍

If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health, alcohol or substances, send me a note & I will respond personally.

04/05/2026

Nine years sober… and I’m still here. 🙏🏼

Early recovery was BRUTAL.

Not just the physical withdrawal or all the emotions flooding back after years of numbing everything… but the doubt in people’s eyes.

“Will she slip?”

“Is this only temporary?”

Even the people who loved me most (and were incredibly supportive) were walking on eggshells, wondering if the old me would show back up.

But here’s what made the difference…

I didn’t just white-knuckle my way through sobriety.

I did the inner healing work. I wanted it, deeply.

And most importantly, God met me in every single step of it. 🙌🏼

Because real recovery isn’t just about staying clean.

It’s about building a new life.

Healing the wounds that made you want to numb out in the first place.

Learning healthy ways to cope, feel, and live again.

If you’re ready for lasting freedom (not just temporary sobriety), and want support healing your past trauma or mental health struggles…

I’d be honored to walk alongside you. 🤍

You can book a free recovery strategy session with me at the link in my bio. ✨

If you are also in recovery, what is your sober date? I’d love to celebrate your clean time with you! 🤗

04/01/2026

There was a time in my life where I didn’t notice the little things…

because I was just trying to survive.

Substance Addiction. Trauma. Mental and Physical health battles.

I was overwhelmed, disconnected, and honestly… just doing my best to get through the day.

But now… everything feels different. ✨

Now I notice the sunrise.

I sit in stillness.

I journal, I pray, I breathe.

I let myself feel joy again.

These small, quiet moments?

They’re not small to me anymore… they’re everything.

Because this is the life that was almost taken from me.

And I refuse to take it all for granted.

Because by the grace of God, through healing & through recovery…

I get to be here for it. Fully present.

If you’re ready for real, lasting recovery from addiction, trauma, or mental health..

book a free call with me—link in bio ✨

03/23/2026

I used to think a peaceful, beautiful life just… wasn’t for me.

Like there were “those people” who got to feel joy, safety, and stability—
and then there was me… just trying to survive.

I could fake it for a day, but never actually feel it.

If you’re there right now—struggling, stuck, questioning if real healing is even possible for you—I see you. I was you.

And I promise you this:
the life you think is “not meant for you” might one day be the very life you’re living.

Recovery didn’t just change my habits… it changed what I believed was possible for me.

My second chance at life is a privilege. And yours is too. 🤍

03/16/2026

Peace used to feel impossible for me..

For years, stress and chaos were all I knew through trauma and addiction.

Now my Sundays look like this:

Worship. Fellowship.
Teaching little ones about Jesus. 🙏🏼

And sometimes I just sit there in awe because I never thought I’d have the privilege of being someone who pours into other lives. 🥹

Rooting my life in Christ has brought a peace I once believed was out of reach.

Every Sunday feels like a reminder that healing is real, redemption is real, and the life God can rebuild is more beautiful than anything we could imagine.

No drama.
No chaos.
Just purpose, healing, and a life that finally feels whole.

And that kind of peace?
It overflows. 🤍

If you’re ready for lasting freedom (not just temporary sobriety), and want support healing your past trauma or mental health struggles…

I’d love to walk alongside you. 🤍

You can book a free recovery strategy session with me at the link below/ in my bio. ✨

https://lifeafteraddictionacademy.com/booking

03/15/2026

Unpopular opinion… but I’m not ready for winter to end.

While everyone seems excited for spring and summer, I’ve honestly loved this extended winter. ❄️

And recently I realized why.

Heat and intense sun have actually been triggers connected to parts of my trauma and addiction story.

So while many people see winter as something to “get through,” for me it can sometimes feel safer and more grounding.

Healing has a funny way of revealing patterns you didn’t notice before.

Fall is my favorite weather but if I could bypass summer to get there I’d love that! 😅

The more aware we become of our trauma and addiction triggers, the more we can prepare for them, cope with them, and create environments that support our nervous system instead of overwhelm it.

And sometimes healing simply looks like honoring what helps you feel safe. 🤍

Anyone else feel calmer during fall & winter?

Or notice certain seasons affect your mood more than others? I’m curious.

For more content on trauma healing, mental health hacks, and tips for overcoming substance or alcohol addiction, join our free community—link in bio. 🤗

Give Yourself Grace. 🙏🏼Recovery from substance addiction & trauma requires compassion for yourself.You are not defined b...
03/08/2026

Give Yourself Grace. 🙏🏼

Recovery from substance addiction & trauma requires compassion for yourself.

You are not defined by:
• your past
• your mistakes
• your worst moments

God’s grace is bigger than your past & the parts of yourself that you are still healing.

NEVER forget that!

Even when we struggle to forgive ourselves,

God has already forgiven us.

I struggled with that for a while, but the Lord helped me see that if the King of Heaven & all the universe can forgive me, then I can forgive me, too.

And we must give ourselves grace in a season where we are learning an entirely new way of life—without drugs or alcohol to numb us through
the hard parts.

So if you have a bad moment, give yourself GRACE instead of condemnation.

If you are hard on yourself, it will only be make your situation that’s already difficult even harder.

Instead, take a deep breath, know that you are in a growing phase, and that you WILL bloom into the person you’ve always wanted to be.

Keep doing the inner work, and take it minute by minute if you have to.

You are NOT alone. 🤍✨

Drop any prayer requests you have below, let’s support each other through it all! 🙏🏼

Book a free strategy session with me to create a customized plan for your recovery, link below 🤗

https://lifeafteraddictionacademy.com/booking

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