Jun 4, 2024
In this episode, we sit down with Suki Jones, a San Francisco Bay Area-based writer, mother, and long-term recovery advocate. Suki shares her harrowing journey through addiction and trauma, detailing her path to sobriety and the impact of harm reduction programs. From her tumultuous childhood to raising two children as a single mother while battling addiction, Suki's story is one of resilience and hope. She also discusses her debut memoir, "Sea, Swallow Me" and the importance of sharing personal stories to destigmatize addiction and recovery. Join us as we explore her transformative journey and her ongoing work in harm reduction advocacy.
Key Points:
- Suki's involvement with the syringe access program at Glide Church SF
- Board membership at the Harm Reduction Treatment Center in San Francisco
- Importance of harm reduction and addressing misconceptions
- Real-life implications of fentanyl and
the necessity of Narcan availability
- The emotional and therapeutic process of writing "Sea, Swallow Me"
- Conversations with family and revisiting past traumas
- The significance of sharing personal stories to inspire and educate others
Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison
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#AddictionRecovery #HarmReduction #Memoir #SukiJones #SeaSwallowMe
#Sobriety #MentalHealth #RecoveryJourney #AddictionAwareness