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Jessica's Story:
Finding Freedom Through Honesty at JourneyPure
A Life in Crisis
After decades of battling various forms of addiction, Jessica B. discovered that the key to lasting recovery lay in something seemingly simple yet profoundly challenging: complete honesty. Her journey to this revelation would span 25 years before finding true freedom at JourneyPure.
“I’ve been fighting addiction my whole entire life, whether it be drugs, alcohol, men, TV, food – you name it, I’ve been addicted to it,” Jessica shares candidly. Her story illustrates the complex nature of addiction and how it can manifest in multiple areas of life.
Beginning her recovery attempts in 1998, Jessica found herself caught in a cycle of struggle. “I have suffered and struggled and fought my way through it tooth and nail,” she recalls. Despite numerous attempts at recovery, lasting change remained elusive until 2023, when she made a crucial decision.
“I finally in 2023 decided I was going to be completely real and completely honest and give myself to a simple program,” Jessica explains. This commitment to total honesty led her to JourneyPure, where she found the support and understanding she needed to transform her life.
A New Beginning
At JourneyPure, Jessica discovered more than just sobriety – she found a path to authentic living. “I found recovery. I found people that understood me. I found the ability to be honest and open,” she shares. The program provided her with a foundation for building a new life based on truth and transparency.
The transformation in Jessica’s life has been profound. “Today I can walk with my head held high. I’m free. I am free from addiction,” she declares. This freedom extends beyond just abstinence from substances – it represents a complete shift in how she approaches life.
Her daily experience now stands in stark contrast to her past. “I wake up, I turn my life over and say, you know what, I struggle. And today I’m going to fight,” Jessica explains. This honest acknowledgment of her challenges, combined with determination, has become the cornerstone of her recovery.
The Road to Recovery
The rewards of this new approach to life have been significant. “I get to have the joys in life today. I get to have a family. Today I get to have real friendships,” she shares. “I don’t have to overthink things that are simple. I don’t have to lie about what I’m doing. I can be a member of society.”
Having lost both her son and husband to addiction, Jessica’s story carries additional weight. Her transformation serves as a powerful testament to the possibility of recovery, even after experiencing devastating losses. “I don’t have to worry about those things anymore,” she reflects. “I know that just for today, I get to be sober. I get to be clean, and I get to be sober minded.”
Now, Jessica finds purpose in helping others who struggle with addiction. “I get to help other people that suffer from the same disease that kicked my hind in for the last 40 years,” she says with pride. “I’m free today. And I owe that to recovery.”
A Message of Hope
Her journey demonstrates that regardless of how long someone has struggled with addiction, or how many different forms it has taken, recovery is possible when coupled with complete honesty and proper support.
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction – whether to substances or other behaviors – know that freedom is possible. JourneyPure’s comprehensive treatment program can help you find the path to honest, authentic living and lasting recovery. Don’t wait another day to begin your journey to freedom. Call us at 615-410-9260 and take the first step toward a life of truth and transformation. Like Jessica, you can discover the joy and peace that come with living honestly and free from addiction.
