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Recovery Stories.
Lucy's Story:
From Homelessness to Hope at JourneyPure
A Life in Crisis
At nearly four and a half years sober, Lucy A.’s transformation from homeless intravenous drug user to respected substance abuse specialist stands as a powerful testament to the life-changing potential of professional treatment and dedicated recovery work.
“Drugs and alcohol before I went to JourneyPure, they didn’t just play a small role in my life, it was consuming,” Lucy recalls. “I didn’t think about anything else.” For over a decade, she struggled with intravenous drug use, watching as addiction stripped away every aspect of her life.
The depth of her isolation during active addiction was profound. “I was homeless. I was alone. I was miserable,” she shares. “I had lost everything. No one would talk to me. I had no family. I had no friends. I was completely alone.”
Lucy’s turning point came from recognizing the slow destruction addiction was wreaking on her life. “I wanted to change because being a junkie was such a slow, miserable death,” she explains. Her journey had taken her through jail cells across different jurisdictions, each incident marking another step in her downward spiral.
A New Beginning
In November 2019, Lucy made the decision that would transform her life by entering treatment at JourneyPure. The changes that followed have been nothing short of remarkable. “I can’t even describe the things that I have gained in sobriety,” she says with evident emotion.
Today, Lucy’s life bears no resemblance to her days of active addiction. For almost three years, she has worked as a substance abuse specialist at Community Care, helping others find their way to recovery. “I help people every day,” she shares proudly.
Her commitment to recovery extends far beyond her professional role. Lucy maintains an active presence in the recovery community, chairing meetings, sponsoring women, and working closely with her own sponsor. Perhaps most meaningfully, she now takes AA meetings into the same jail system where she once was incarcerated, offering hope to others who are where she once was.
“I give back at every step that I can,” Lucy explains, demonstrating how recovery has transformed her from someone in need of help to someone who helps others.
The Road to Recovery
The personal rewards of recovery have been equally profound. Lucy has built a beautiful relationship with her husband, culminating in their wedding in Hawaii. Together, they’ve achieved milestones that once seemed impossible: building and moving into their dream house, purchasing a new car with credit – achievements that represent not just material success but the restoration of trust and responsibility.
“Those are just some of the things that I’ve gained in sobriety and my life is amazing,” Lucy reflects. Her journey from homelessness to happiness showcases the transformative power of professional treatment combined with dedicated recovery work.
Lucy attributes her transformation to that crucial decision to seek help: “It’s all because I made a decision to go to JourneyPure, get sober, and to change my life.”
A Message of Hope
Her story serves as a powerful reminder that no matter how far addiction has taken someone, recovery is possible. From the depths of isolation and homelessness to building a life filled with purpose and connection, Lucy’s journey demonstrates that comprehensive treatment can be the foundation for complete life transformation.
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, whether battling homelessness or just feeling hopeless, know that change is possible. JourneyPure’s comprehensive treatment program can help you build a new life in recovery, no matter where you’re starting from. Call us at 615-410-9260 to begin your journey to transformation. Like Lucy, you can discover that a life beyond your wildest dreams is possible in recovery.
