I am the mother of a daughter with a substance use disorder (SUD). I am also a wife, sister, friend, dog owner, New Orleans Saints fan, a lover of all things chocolate, a blogger, a speaker, a family peer support specialist, and an educator/advocate for family members who are navigating the landscape of AUD and […]
https://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_2727.jpg14411944Jamie Edwardshttps://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ryan_Hampton_600.pngJamie Edwards2018-06-27 10:31:242018-06-27 10:31:24As A Mother, I Know My Family's Recovery Is Just As Important As My Daughter's Recovery
My name is Jamie Wilson. I have been living in long term recovery for over nine years. My journey through addiction was one I would not wish on anyone. It all started after my husband of 13 years decided to cheat on me with my best friend which was in 2001. I was living in […]
https://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_0681.jpg13652048Jenny Wilsonhttps://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ryan_Hampton_600.pngJenny Wilson2018-06-25 11:01:322018-06-25 11:01:32From Homeless and Crack Cocaine, I Found Recovery And Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
On November 4, 2017, we lost our only son, John Ryan, to a fentanyl overdose. He was an Army Veteran who was injured while stationed at Ft. Wainwright, AK. John was in chronic pain for the last year and a half of his military service. By the time he was honorably discharged, he had lost […]
https://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_2690-1.jpg517714Kristin Schlegelhttps://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ryan_Hampton_600.pngKristin Schlegel2018-06-23 09:47:082018-06-23 09:47:08My Son Served Our Country With Honor. But His War With Opioids Took His Life.
I started experiencing trauma at a very young age, and it went on into my teenage years. I was physically, emotionally, verbally and sexually abused. I grew up hating drugs because my bio mom was an addict and left when I was 2 years old. I don’t recall ever hearing the word “addiction” back then […]
https://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_2618.jpg10871428Sara Owenhttps://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ryan_Hampton_600.pngSara Owen2018-06-16 14:21:192018-06-16 14:21:19Addiction Doesn't Define Me. Recovery Has Become My New Story.
I know what it feels like to wake up in the ICU with tubes down my throat and asking the doctors, “What happened?” “You overdosed, and almost died. You’re lucky to be alive.” The doctor said. I know what it feels like to plead guilty to a felony crime in front of a judge that […]
https://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/27cedf8dc9b941e68dec6738aab8c550.jpeg.jpg13662048Eric Matahttps://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ryan_Hampton_600.pngEric Mata2018-06-15 08:58:462018-06-15 08:58:46From An Overdose To A Degree In Social Work At Wright State, Recovery Gave Me Meaning And Purpose
As A Mother, I Know My Family’s Recovery Is Just As Important As My Daughter’s Recovery
/in Voices /by Jamie EdwardsI am the mother of a daughter with a substance use disorder (SUD). I am also a wife, sister, friend, dog owner, New Orleans Saints fan, a lover of all things chocolate, a blogger, a speaker, a family peer support specialist, and an educator/advocate for family members who are navigating the landscape of AUD and […]
From Homeless and Crack Cocaine, I Found Recovery And Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
/in Voices /by Jenny WilsonMy name is Jamie Wilson. I have been living in long term recovery for over nine years. My journey through addiction was one I would not wish on anyone. It all started after my husband of 13 years decided to cheat on me with my best friend which was in 2001. I was living in […]
My Son Served Our Country With Honor. But His War With Opioids Took His Life.
/in Voices /by Kristin SchlegelOn November 4, 2017, we lost our only son, John Ryan, to a fentanyl overdose. He was an Army Veteran who was injured while stationed at Ft. Wainwright, AK. John was in chronic pain for the last year and a half of his military service. By the time he was honorably discharged, he had lost […]
Addiction Doesn’t Define Me. Recovery Has Become My New Story.
/in Voices /by Sara OwenI started experiencing trauma at a very young age, and it went on into my teenage years. I was physically, emotionally, verbally and sexually abused. I grew up hating drugs because my bio mom was an addict and left when I was 2 years old. I don’t recall ever hearing the word “addiction” back then […]
From An Overdose To A Degree In Social Work At Wright State, Recovery Gave Me Meaning And Purpose
/in Voices /by Eric MataI know what it feels like to wake up in the ICU with tubes down my throat and asking the doctors, “What happened?” “You overdosed, and almost died. You’re lucky to be alive.” The doctor said. I know what it feels like to plead guilty to a felony crime in front of a judge that […]