Transforming Pain into Purpose: A Recovery Tale with Honesty Liller

When Honesty first picked up marijuana at the tender age of 12 in an attempt to fit in, she had no idea it would set her on a harrowing path that led to heroin by 17. Join us as Honesty opens up about the profound depths of her addiction, recounting a life filled with criminal activities, an early overdose, and the heart-wrenching birth of her daughter exposed to heroin in the womb. Her candid testimony paints a raw picture of the devastating impact addiction can have on one's life and family while capturing the essence of her initial steps toward recovery.

Amid the chaos, a glimmer of hope surfaced in 2007 through the McShin program, a beacon of support through peer-to-peer connections and a nurturing community. We explore the scientific intricacies that make some more susceptible to addiction and the transformative power of recovery. Honesty's story is a testament to resilience, highlighting how she turned her catastrophic past into a career dedicated to aiding others. Discover how she embraced her role as a "hope dealer" amidst the ongoing battle against powerful drugs like fentanyl.

Today, Honesty stands as the CEO and director of development at McShin, where her personal and professional life converge to offer vital support to those struggling with addiction. Drawing from her journey, she shares indispensable advice for families and individuals, emphasizing education, setting healthy boundaries, and seeking professional help. Delve into her strategies for overcoming guilt and shame, the importance of self-love, and the continuous journey of personal growth and helping others. And don’t miss her insights on leveraging social media for recovery support, plus a special invitation to watch her TV show, "Together We Serve," every Friday.
(01:45 - 02:43) Early Onset Substance Use Disorder Recovery
(05:10 - 06:35) Struggles With Substance Use and Recovery
(11:33 - 12:39) Career Growth Through Recovery
(16:04 - 17:06) Supporting Loved Ones Through Addiction
(20:05 - 21:26) Embracing Recovery and Living Fully

Honesty Liller is a woman in recovery from a substance use disorder since May 27, 2007, and a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in VA. Honesty is the best-selling author of “Scattered Pink”and is the Chief Executive Officer of The McShin Foundation, a non-profit authentic peer-to-peer Recovery Community Organization (RCO), that serves individuals and families with substance use disorders. She is the recipient of the Vernon Johnson Award given by Faces and Voices of Recovery in 2015. Honesty was also featured on “Face The Nation”, FOX News, CNN, and PBS discussing addiction & recovery in America.

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