After losing her sister to an overdose and her husband in a tragic military accident, Natalee King found herself drowning in grief, addiction, and hopelessness. What followed was a years-long descent marked by trauma, legal troubles, and a suicide attempt. She believed her story was over.

But then—something changed.

In this raw and deeply moving conversation, Natalee shares the moment she screamed at God and her phone started playing the song she and her husband once shared. A “God wink,” as she now calls it. From that moment, her journey toward healing began—through prayer, love, and the hard work of recovery.

Now a U.S. Air Force Veteran, mother, and recovery advocate with over 300,000 followers, Natalee uses her voice to show others that healing is possible—even after unimaginable loss.

This episode is about grief, yes—but it’s also about resilience, faith, and what it means to choose hope again and again, one day at a time.

Content Warning

This episode contains discussions of grief, addiction, suicide, and traumatic loss. Listener discretion is advised.

Topics Covered

• The physical and emotional weight of grief

• Prescription misuse after trauma

• Surviving addiction and finding purpose

• The role of faith and spiritual turning points

• How one man’s support (Justin) helped save her life

• Why storytelling is healing

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available:

• Text or Call 988

• SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Links:

• https://www.instagram.com/nataleeeking

• https://www.facebook.com/people/Natalee-King

  
  

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