Heather Beaton: Tired of Being Nothing | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this emotional episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Heather Beaton shares her powerful journey from homelessness and addiction to finding freedom through recovery. She opens up about the trauma that fueled her substance abuse, her struggles with violent relationships, and the repeated suicide attempts that marked her darkest moments. Heather discusses how resentment toward her family drove her addiction, the illusion of control she clung to, and the spiritual awakening that ultimately saved her life. Her story is a raw and inspiring testament to the power of recovery, faith, and the support of a compassionate community.
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Timestamps:
00:01:55 – Emotional Reflection on Her Transformation
00:05:01 – Addiction in the Family
00:10:12 – Surviving Domestic Violence
00:12:15 – Resentment Driving Addiction
00:17:29 – Suicide Attempt at 18
00:21:52 – First Treatment Experience
00:30:32 – Failed Sub-Maintenance Attempt
00:33:14 – "God’s Hole in the Wall" Metaphor
00:35:14 – Accepting Powerlessness
00:36:51 – Desperate Prayer in Detox
00:43:12 – The Power of Meditation in Recovery
00:46:18 – Letting Go of Control and Trusting God
00:51:23 – The Turning Point That Led to Sobriety
00:56:42 – Healing Through the Recovery Community
01:08:25 – Staying Sober by Helping Others
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