The Blind Chick: 38 Years Sober — Penn Street’s Journey from Addiction to Purpose

In this heartfelt and often humorous episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses Street open up about one of the most defining moments of their lives — Penn’s decision to get sober on October 9, 1987, and how that choice led to their lifelong partnership. The pair recounts the story of how a photography session meant to help teenage girls find confidence ended up transforming Penn’s life, sparking her sobriety journey and ultimately bringing the two together.
From addiction and recovery to photography, love, and laughter, this episode dives deep into what it means to rebuild your life from the ground up. Penn and Moses share the struggles, the therapy, the humor, and the enduring gratitude that have carried them through 38 years of marriage, recovery, and shared purpose.
It’s a story of second chances, unconditional love, and the courage to see yourself — and others — through a new lens.
Contact Info
Guests / Hosts:
Penn & Moses Street — Hosts, The Blind Chick Podcast
Organization:
Aftersight — Empowering the blind and low-vision community through accessible audio content.
📧 [e-mail]
🌐 aftersight.org
📞 [phone]
Producer:
Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer — Aftersight

Show Credits
Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street
Producer: Jonathan Price
Editing & Mixing: Jonathan Price
Presented by: Aftersight — Where Blindness Meets Insight

Chapter Markers
00:00 — Opening and Technical Glitches
02:20 — Why October 9th Matters
04:42 — The Photography Project That Changed Everything
09:24 — Penn’s Struggle with Self-Image
16:33 — A Baby, a Realization, and Sobriety
21:21 — From Pain to Purpose
26:06 — Falling in Love with Two Little Girls
30:48 — Rehab and Redemption
35:02 — Marriage, Therapy, and Healing
39:29 — Gratitude, Growth, and The Blind Chick Legacy
41:50 — Turning Your Partner Into a Muse