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Melissa relapsed the day after treatment and drove home to end her life. But in the basement, she saw something, and found her purpose.
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Melissa Gissy is a mother of four, a survivor of human trafficking, addiction, and trauma, and a woman in long-term recovery. After a string of DUIs, a Xanax dependency, and postpartum depression, Melissa relapsed the day after treatment—and drove home to end her life. In the basement, she saw a figure. Heard a voice. And everything changed. Today, she’s a published author and advocate for recovery without shame, using her voice to remind others: you have a purpose.
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Key Learning Points
👉 The hidden danger of mommy wine culture and postpartum depression
👉 How trauma and trafficking shaped her addiction
👉 When 30 days in treatment isn’t enough
👉 Spiritual awakening during a suicide attempt
👉 Writing, recovery, and the power of purpose
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Manage episode 496513904 series 3344588
Melissa Gissy is a mother of four, a survivor of human trafficking, addiction, and trauma, and a woman in long-term recovery. After a string of DUIs, a Xanax dependency, and postpartum depression, Melissa relapsed the day after treatment—and drove home to end her life. In the basement, she saw a figure. Heard a voice. And everything changed. Today, she’s a published author and advocate for recovery without shame, using her voice to remind others: you have a purpose.
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Key Learning Points
👉 The hidden danger of mommy wine culture and postpartum depression
👉 How trauma and trafficking shaped her addiction
👉 When 30 days in treatment isn’t enough
👉 Spiritual awakening during a suicide attempt
👉 Writing, recovery, and the power of purpose
=============
✅ Buy us a coffee!
✅ Need HKT Merch?
✅ Check out EHN Canada
✅ Bunny Hugs and Mental Health
✅ Wellness News
Check out Melissa's book
Check out the speakeasy podcast
Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook
Follow Project Sparky
We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE
For business or speaking inquiries: [email protected]
Follow Hard Knox Talks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en
Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks!
Check us out on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalks
Want to watch our episodes uncensored? Become a channel member here!
361 episodes
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