In this powerful “12 Days of Hope” conversation, Mallory traces her journey from early family turmoil and teen substance use to a heroin “aha” moment, intimate partner violence, and the hard climb back—culminating in nearly 12 years of sobriety (since Nov 23, 2013). Now working in behavioral health and deeply involved with local nonprofits, she shares the decisions, resources, and support that helped her become the mother and community advocate she is today. Listeners will hear raw honesty, practical hope, and the reminder that recovery is possible.

Sponsored by Rage Against Addiction

Guest Bio:

Mallory is a behavioral-health professional who has worked in the field since 2014, currently serving in business development for a large nonprofit. Sober since November 23, 2013, she’s an active community volunteer and fundraiser supporting local recovery organizations in Harford and surrounding counties—and a devoted mom whose lived experience fuels her mission to help others.

Main Topics:

· Podathon for Recovery: 12 Days of Hope benefiting Rage Against Addiction

· Family dynamics, instability, and early exposure to substance use and violence

· Moving schools, academic struggles, and early drug/alcohol experimentation

· Teen relationships, lack of consequences, and escalating risk

· The first blackout, normalization of chaos, and denial

· Divorce, housing insecurity, and seeking validation/escape

· Exposure to opioids and heroin; the “immediate craving” turning point

· Domestic violence, control, and textbook “going back” cycles

· Pregnancy, brief stability, relapse triggers, and partner reoffending

· A terrifying incident with a child ingesting an opioid—and the emergency response (Narcan)

· Getting out, getting help, and building a career that gives back

· Why storytelling matters: reducing stigma and opening doors to recovery resources

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