577: Adopted at Birth, Addicted by 12: Rachel's Fight for Freedom
Published: October 22, 2025
Duration: 1:03:45
Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBINAR! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/webinar
When Rachel was adopted as a baby, she didn't understand why she felt so different.
By age 12, she was already using drugs — searching for a sense of belonging she never felt.
For the next 26 years, addiction took everything from her — her health, her peace, her identity. But through it all, she discovered a truth that changed everything
In this episode, Rachel shares her powerful story of addiction, adoption, and redemption — from childhood confus...