A little sister tells her big sister stories about her addiction and recovery.Frank talk about addiction, from a person that has been through it and come out the other side. The stories are real. The issues are real. The laughter and tears are also real. Two sisters share stories from their very different, and yet surprisingly similar, lives.
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Since it's A's birthday weekend we mostly talk about birthdays. The stories of surprise parties, none of which ever go right and stories we've heard over the years. And our favorite foods is the topic for the question this week.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
The sisters start off this week talking about loss as A attends the funeral of someone important to her. She also finishes all of the Marvel movies (in chronological order) and continues a fight with the neighbors. E once went to the wrong funeral and this weeks question is about first movies in theater as kids.If you or someone you know is suffering from a substance use disorder, please reach out to https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment or call their help line 24 hours a day at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
A & E get together to reminisce embarrassing moments. A tells stories about active addiction and panhandling. They discuss ladies of the night, abandominiums, john's, can deer give directions and what they wanted to be when they grow up.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
We hear the end of Angel's story. She tells us about her life of crime and her final steps into recovery. We also talk about the similarities of any recovery story and the underlying emotions of that.To learn more about the Recovery Houses Angel's non-profit runs, or to make a donation visit http://serenitysistas.org/We also have new merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dope-stories?ref_id=12526If you or someone you know is suffering from a substance use disorder, please reach out to https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment or call their help line 24 hours a day at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
A & E chat about what they did for the 4th of July holiday weekend and that leads into stories of the adults who had no problems with drugs and alcohol in their childhood. Also talk karaoke and Irish pubs. If you or someone you know is suffering from a substance use disorder, please reach out to https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment or call their help line 24 hours a day at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
Happy 4th! We have this special bonus episode for you to enjoy this weekend.We continue the conversation with Angel from parts 1 & 2. As she says - once things start to go downhill the go down fast. She tells about how she began heroin and talks about when it became normal to have police barging in her home.We also have a sale on new merch for this weekend only! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dope-stories?ref_id=12526To learn more about the Recovery Houses Angel's non-profit runs, or to make a donation visit http://serenitysistas.org/.If you or someone you know is suffering from a substance use disorder, please reach out to https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment or call their help line 24 hours a day at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
Back to just the sisters this week for a casual catch-up. We talk about our dads bongs, how E told A about the facts of life, and the fun family camping trips we used to take. Our GTKY question this week - First celebrity crush! If you or someone you know is suffering from a substance use disorder, please reach out to https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment or call their help line 24 hours a day at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
The girls are back to catch up! New episodes every Monday.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
Hello again Angel! Her story is one you will not want to miss. In part 1 we cover the beginning of her story and in this second part we pick up where we left off. We cover her foster children, affair with the married man she lives with and transition to cocaine. We then talk a bit about the recovery homes and her relationship with A over the past 5 years. The we finish with one of our get to know you questions, this time our guest gets to ask one!This episode is also being released unedited on our Patreon page for subscribers. Go to https://www.patreon.com/DopeStories To learn more about the Recovery Houses Angel's non-profit runs, or to make a donation visit http://serenitysistas.org/.If you or someone you know is suffering from a substance use disorder, please reach out to https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment or call their help line 24 hours a day at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
Welcome Angel! Her story is one you will not want to miss. In part 1 we cover the beginning of her story form joining a commune at 15, following the Grateful Dead in a van with her toddler son, waking up her husband with a baseball bat, and making their own meth. We also discuss if being an addict, similar to being LGBTQ, is a gene you are born with.This episode is also being released unedited on our Patreon page for subscribers. Go to https://www.patreon.com/DopeStories To learn more about the Recovery Houses Angel's non-profit runs, or to make a donation visit http://serenitysistas.org/.If you or someone you know is suffering from a substance use disorder, please reach out to https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment or call their help line 24 hours a day at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
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A & E start by talking about running Recovery Homes. Then we finally finish the story of the car stop mom doesn't know about, outfit choices when trying to hide drugs in sensitive places, dogs eating whole pizzas and what super power would you want to have? If you or someone you know is suffering from a substance use disorder, please reach out to https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment or call their help line 24 hours a day at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
In this episode A explains what she meant by "smoking crack recreationally", we discuss the additive fentanyl and why it is so deadly. We also tell the story of A missing Christmas because she was in jail and our grandmothers reaction. We meet A's friend Fred and discuss recipes while cooking at home during isolation.If you or someone you know is suffering from a substance use disorder, please reach out to https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment or call their help line 24 hours a day at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
We hear the end of the dude 3 story (for now) and we talk about some of the times A encountered the police. We also hear the Gizmo story, which leads to stories from the beginning of each of our relationships. If you or someone you know is suffering from a substance use disorder, please reach out to https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment or call their help line 24 hours a day at 1-800-662-HELP(4357)Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
Just a little taste of the next episodeSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
A and E discuss some first when it comes to both addiction and sobriety, as well as boyfriends 1, 2 & 3 that were part of her active addiction journey. We also discuss the correct toppings for pizza in this weeks "Get to know each other question" and have a heated debate about a "classic" movie.If you or someone you know is suffering from a substance use disorder, please reach out to https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment or call their help line 24 hours a day at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
A little sample of what is in store for episode 3! If you want to hear the full episode now go to www.patreon.com/dopestories and become a subscriber for only $2 a month to hear this episode and get other great bonus content throughout the month.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
A little sample of what is in store for episode 2! If you want to hear the full episode now go to www.patreon.com/dopestories and become a subscriber for only $2 a month to hear this episode and get other great bonus content throughout the month.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)
A and E tell you a little about their lives and what to expect from the podcast going forward. We hear about A's day at work and tell a couple stories about drunks and fighting to get us started. We briefly go over the timelines of A's addiction and recovery to get a baseline. This weeks "Get to know each other question".... favorite childhood pet.If you or someone you know is suffering from a substance use disorder, please reach out to https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment or call their help line 24 hours a day at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/dopestories)