Brittany Jade | From Alcoholism & Cocaine to Sobriety & Family Healing

After postpartum depression triggered a relapse, Brittany Jade lost custody of her three children and spiraled from alcohol back into cocaine, Suboxone and even heroin and meth. Raised by an alcoholic father and introduced to drinking at 13, she later turned to weed, cocaine and acid during her teens and early twenties. Her story includes serious suicide attempts, a turbulent marriage, and a desperate move to California where she hoped a new start would help her get sober. Instead, postpartum stress and hidden drinking escalated into hiding vodka in cabinets and drinking nightly. A relationship with a man from detox led her to misuse Suboxone and eventually inject heroin and meth every day.

Brittany explains how losing custody forced her to confront addiction. She describes detoxing medically, logging breathalyzer tests four to six times per day and taking weekly drug screens to prove her sobriety. Despite setbacks—including psychosis and arrest—she found faith, re‑entered a 12‑step program, and built a support network that included her mother, who moved across the country to help her regain custody. Within 28 days of returning to Wisconsin she got legal custody back. Now more than five years sober, she shares practical relapse‑prevention strategies, the importance of honesty, and why recovery isn’t linear. Listeners will learn how she balances ADHD, postpartum depression and motherhood while staying sober, how she rebuilt trust with her children, and why breathalyzers and drug testing can be powerful accountability tools. Brittany’s raw story offers hope for anyone facing addiction, mental health struggles or custody battles.

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From high‑stakes courtrooms to 12‑step meetings, this conversation covers relapse prevention, early warning signs, Suboxone misuse, heroin and meth recovery, and parenting in sobriety. Whether you’re searching for “alcohol addiction recovery,” “sobriety stories,” “postpartum depression treatment,” “heroin addiction story” or “relapse prevention strategies,” Brittany’s journey delivers actionable insights and inspiration. Stay tuned to hear how she maintains her sobriety, rebuilds relationships and advocates for recovery on social media.

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction & Background
02:10 – Growing Up: Early Drinking, Weed & Cocaine
05:45 – Acid, Suicide Attempts & First Treatments
09:30 – Marriage, “Sober” Wedding & Hidden Drinking
13:00 – Postpartum Depression & Twin Birth Trigger Relapse
17:40 – Suboxone Misuse, Custody Loss & Breathalyzer Logs
22:15 – Heroin & Meth Run, Overdose & Returning Home
26:40 – Regaining Custody, 12‑Step Faith & Five Years of Sobriety
30:10 – Life Today & Advocacy – Hope for Others

❓ Questions the Video Answers:
How can postpartum depression lead to relapse in recovering alcoholics?
What are the early warning signs of alcohol addiction and relapse?
How did Brittany’s teenage weed and cocaine use contribute to her alcoholism?
What role did Suboxone misuse play in her descent into heroin and meth addiction?
How do breathalyzer logs and drug tests help regain custody in court?
What does a medical detox from alcohol feel like?
How can parents protect their children during addiction and custody battles?
What strategies help prevent relapse after treatment (“relapse prevention plan”)?
How does postpartum depression intersect with addiction recovery?
What is religious or alcohol‑induced psychosis, and how can it be managed?
How can you rebuild trust with children after addiction and abandonment?
Why is recovery not linear, and how can you stay motivated on bad days?
Where can you find mental health and addiction treatment resources tailored to you?

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