9 Years of Heroin and Meth Addiction with Ashley Moore | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this emotional episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Ashley Moore shares her powerful story of trauma, addiction, motherhood, and recovery. Growing up with deep emotional pain and the loss of her father at a young age, Ashley struggled to cope and began searching for validation and escape, eventually leading to cocaine, heroin, meth, and a nine-year cycle of addiction and treatment. She opens up about the devastating impact addiction had on her life, including losing custody of her son, overdosing on fentanyl on her 35th birthday, and facing the overwhelming shame and consequences of her choices. Through honest reflection, Ashley talks about the pain of watching addiction affect her role as a mother and the moment she realized something had to change. Her journey highlights the power of community, humility, forgiveness, and doing the hard inner work required to rebuild a life in recovery. Today, Ashley focuses on healing through breathwork, emotional regulation, and helping others find hope in their darkest moments. This conversation is a raw and inspiring reminder that no matter how far someone falls, recovery, purpose, and healing are always possible. The hosts also dive into the importance of accountability, support systems, and creating a new identity in sobriety. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, this episode offers hope, honesty, and a message that lasting change can happen. #thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off! Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholics Buy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com If you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC: https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps: 00:10:49 - Dad’s Death and Family Support System 00:11:59 - Wilderness Program and Childhood Trauma 00:13:00 - Suppressing Emotions and Seeking External Validation 00:18:33 - Behavior Modification School and Best Friend’s Death 00:20:03 - “Comeback Ashley Moore Club” and Feeling Loved 00:22:18 - First Love, Cocaine at 18, and Heroin Addiction Begins 00:23:05 - 9-Year Heroin, Meth, and Rehab Cycle 00:37:28 - Addiction Affecting Motherhood and Taking Son to School Late 00:38:33 - Fentanyl Overdose on 35th Birthday 00:39:23 - Friends Confront Her During Meth and Fentanyl Use 00:40:02 - Losing Custody and Neighbors Witnessing Addiction 00:40:24 - Getting Sober Again and Facing Shame and Fear 00:52:35 - Hopelessness, Humility, and Forgiveness in Recovery 00:57:02 - Legal System, Sentencing, and Recovery Statistics 00:58:48 - Healing, Breathwork, and Regulating Internal State
