Heather Beaton: Tired of Being Nothing | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Heather Beaton: Tired of Being Nothing | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this emotional episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Heather Beaton shares her powerful journey from homelessness and addiction to finding freedom through recovery. She opens up about the trauma that fueled her substance abuse, her struggles with violent relationships, and the repeated suicide attempts that marked her darkest moments. Heather discusses how resentment toward her family drove her addiction, the illusion of control she clung to, and the spiritual awakening that ultimately saved her life. Her story is a raw and inspiring testament to the power of recovery, faith, and the support of a compassionate community. #thehopeaholics    #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover  #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #RecoveryIsPossible #Hope #wedorecover  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  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: 00:01:55 – Emotional Reflection on Her Transformation 00:05:01 – Addiction in the Family 00:10:12 – Surviving Domestic Violence 00:12:15 – Resentment Driving Addiction 00:17:29 – Suicide Attempt at 18 00:21:52 – First Treatment Experience 00:30:32 – Failed Sub-Maintenance Attempt 00:33:14 – "God’s Hole in the Wall" Metaphor 00:35:14 – Accepting Powerlessness 00:36:51 – Desperate Prayer in Detox 00:43:12 – The Power of Meditation in Recovery 00:46:18 – Letting Go of Control and Trusting God 00:51:23 – The Turning Point That Led to Sobriety 00:56:42 – Healing Through the Recovery Community 01:08:25 – Staying Sober by Helping Others