Alcohol Addiction and Suicide Loss | Wendy’s Journey to Recovery

On this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast, Wendy shares a raw and deeply moving story of alcoholism, grief, and survival. After years of struggling with alcohol, Wendy’s life was forever changed when she found her husband after he died by suicide. The trauma and heartbreak could have pulled her deeper into addiction, but instead became the turning point that forced her to confront her pain head-on.

Wendy opens up about navigating unimaginable loss, choosing sobriety in the aftermath of tragedy, and learning how to live again after everything fell apart. Her story is a powerful reminder that recovery doesn’t erase the past, but it does create space for healing, hope, and purpose. This episode speaks to anyone who has loved an addict, lost someone to suicide, or wondered if it’s possible to rebuild after devastating loss.