Episode Details

Jenny’s life began with 53 operations before the age of 13.

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Born disabled, subjected to abuse, and repeatedly told what she would never be able to do, she learned early what it meant to survive. Then came alcohol, introduced long before she was old enough to understand the consequences. By her teens, drinking and other substances had become ways to cope, escape, and navigate a world that had never made things easy.

In this raw, darkly funny and deeply personal share, Jenny takes us through the childhood experiences that shaped her, the relationship between her mental health and her drinking, and the long, sometimes painful journey toward recovery. She also challenges the idea that sobriety can be measured simply in days, months or years. What matters is the life you build, the work you do on yourself, and the willingness to keep showing up.

With a sharp sense of humor, a house full of animals, and an unexpectedly powerful message of hope, Jenny reminds us that recovery isn't about perfection or resting on yesterday's achievements. It's about getting through today without picking up, finding people whose recovery you want, and sharing what you've learned.

Her message to newcomers is simple: you don't have to take her word for it. Stay, do the work, and discover the promises for yourself.