45: Kerry Andre: The Normalization of Alcohol in Rural America and Fighting for Her Recovery Despite Cultural Norms




The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast show

Summary: Kerry Andre grew up in the rural farming town of Williston, North Dakota.  With alcoholism and her father’s opiate use running rampant in her family, Kerry’s exposure to addiction started young.  After a series of traumatic events, she turned to alcohol to numb her pain and found herself in a downward spiral that lasted over a decade.  3 kids, numerous broken relationships and 4 DUI’s later - Kerry finally got the help she needed to start on her recovery journey, and she just so happened to find it with Lionrock!  She is now living a life in sobriety that she is proud of, and has the love and support of an incredible partner.