Tackled by 6 Cops During Meth Psychosis with Marley May | The Hopeaholics Podcast

On this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Marley May shares her powerful story of growing up around addiction, losing her father to suicide at 13, and spiraling into substance abuse as a teenager—including drinking at 14, using cocaine and meth with family members, and experiencing full-blown psychosis. She opens up about trauma, toxic environments, hitting emotional bottoms, and the moment she finally chose sobriety at 21. Now married, a mother, and active in recovery, Marley talks about young people in sobriety, finding fellowship, overcoming shame, and building a life she never thought was possible. This is a raw, honest conversation about generational addiction, accountability, faith, service, and the daily work it takes to stay sober and break the cycle. Marley also reflects on blaming others for her addiction, learning to take responsibility through the steps, and how recovery transformed her relationships. She shares what it’s like navigating sobriety as a young mom and why community became her saving grace. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling like the “odd one out,” battled self-doubt, or questioned whether real change is possible, this episode will remind you that no one is too far gone for a new beginning.

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Timestamps:
02:13 - Quick Marriage & Husband’s Early Sobriety
03:19 - Nine Months Pregnant Wedding
04:24 - Dad’s Addiction & Suicide at 13
05:30 - Feeling Like the “Odd Man Out”
08:42 - Growing Up in Pomona, Upland & San Clemente
09:24 - Abusive Stepdad & Chaotic Home Life
11:02 - First Time Drinking at 14
11:58 - Doing Coke with Stepdad
12:04 - Doing Meth with Mom
12:39 - Meth Psychosis & Tackled by Cops
13:31 - Moment of Clarity & Reaching Out for Help
14:36 - Moving in with Grandma & In-Person Meetings
16:12 - Getting Sober at 21
18:24 - Young People’s Meeting That Changed Everything
19:54 - Excited After First Fellowship Night
24:59 - Gratitude for Recovery & Service
26:10 - Reflecting on Using with Her Mom
27:24 - Addictive Traits Since Childhood
29:00 - Dry Drunk Phase & Reworking the Steps