A Relapse That Started in the Closet with Jessica Wood | The Hopeaholics Podcast

A Relapse That Started in the Closet with Jessica Wood | The Hopeaholics Podcast 

In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Jessica Wood shares her deeply emotional and raw story of addiction, trauma, eating disorders, relapse, and recovery, opening up about growing up under intense pressure, experiencing abuse, and turning to alcohol, cocaine, and heroin at a young age to cope with pain and identity struggles. She talks about her journey through treatment, being prescribed Xanax, losing opportunities due to addiction, and navigating recovery while being a mother, as well as the challenges of working in the medical field while battling substance abuse. Jessica also shares the reality of long-term sobriety, including a near relapse after 13 years, the moment she returned to alcohol, and how she found her way back, offering a powerful perspective on grace, accountability, and resilience. This episode dives into the complexities of relapse, the importance of community, and the truth that recovery is not always linear, delivering an honest message that even after setbacks, healing and hope are still possible. She also reflects on the emotional triggers that can resurface even after years of sobriety and how quickly old patterns can return without vigilance. Her story highlights the importance of staying connected, asking for help, and continuing to grow no matter how far along you are in recovery.

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Timestamps:
00:12:36 - Pressure from childhood and perfectionism leading to addiction
00:13:20 - Sneaking out, partying young, and early drinking behavior
00:14:04 - Trying to change identity by switching schools
00:14:35 - Gravitation toward drugs and unhealthy relationships
00:15:15 - First experiences with cocaine and heroin as a teenager
00:46:51 - Eating disorder struggles and treatment experience
00:47:44 - Prescribed Xanax and introduction to substance dependence
00:48:42 - Getting kicked out of treatment due to lack of insurance
00:49:25 - Selling prescriptions and abusing access in medical field
00:50:52 - Party leads to cocaine and heroin use and losing her job
00:51:34 - Entering treatment while caring for her son
00:52:39 - First experience with AA and being offered drugs in parking lot
01:42:24 - Nearly relapsing after 13 years sober and internal battle
01:44:05 - Relapse moment and using alcohol to numb pain again
01:59:48 - Message about relapse, acceptance, and continuing to come back
02:01:02 - Impact of the podcast and recovery community changing lives