She ran away at 12 years old. She survived rape, addiction, homelessness, losing her children, multiple suicide attempts, and decades of pain. Today, she's been in recovery for 13 years and spends her life helping others find hope.

How do you survive that much trauma without completely breaking?

In this episode of Brokenish, we sit down with one of Grand Junction's most respected recovery advocates for an honest conversation about childhood trauma, addiction, relapse, faith, and finding purpose after losing nearly everything.

She shares what it was like to run away from home at 12, navigate foster care, experience sexual assault, battle addiction for decades, lose custody of her children, survive multiple suicide attempts, and ultimately discover a reason to keep living.

This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered:

• Can someone really recover after years of addiction?
• Is it possible to heal from childhood trauma?
• What keeps someone going after losing everything?
• Can faith and purpose actually change a life?

One of the most powerful moments comes when she says:

"I don't say I'll never get high again. I just say... not today."

Her story is proof that no one is too far gone and that recovery is possible, no matter where you've been.

If this conversation encouraged you, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who needs to hear this story today.

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In this episode of Broken-ish, Christopher Bennett sits down with behavioral health leader Jonathan DeCarlo to explore the future of mental health, AI, human connection, and recovery. Together, they discuss why hospitality belongs in healthcare, why restoring our humanity matters, and how technology is reshaping the way we live, connect, and heal. If you care about mental health, addiction recovery, or where our world is headed, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.

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In this special solo episode of Broken-ish, Roman answers questions from listeners, staff, and the community. From his own recovery journey and what led him into behavioral health to the biggest lies addiction tells us, what recovery actually feels like, and the mission behind Ava Health, this is an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about hope, leadership, and the people fighting to change lives.