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#7 Misty Pearson: From Prescription to Prison to Purpose—Finding Hope After Addiction
Misty Pearson’s story begins where many never expect addiction to start: a legitimate injury, a doctor’s prescription, and a life that looked “put together.”
One torn ACL set off a chain reaction—opioids, shame, escalation, arrests, and ultimately nine and a half years of incarceration.
But Misty’s story doesn’t end there.
Through forced sobriety, deep personal reckoning, faith, and an unwavering commitment to growth, Misty chose a different path.
Today, she works in addiction treatment, serves as a Hope Ambassador, and dedicates her life to helping others find recovery—even while carrying…
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