Diary of an Addict

Episode 26 - Brandy Pheasant

This story comes from back home in Cherokee, NC. Brandy Pheasant joins us to share her story of how she overcame some severe trauma in her teenage years, and how that has helped shape who she is today. She talks about the different things along her journey that have helped her, and her husband reach 7 years of sobriety! ALSO - Gabe Crow is still missing. Gabe Crow was last seen on Jan. 27 in West Asheville and concerns continue to grow as his family has not heard from him. Anyone with any information about Crow's whereabouts is asked to contact the Asheville Police Department with an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD smartphone application (search "Asheville PD" in your app store) or by texting TIP2APD to 847411. You can also contact APD at 828-252-1110. *Trigger warning - discussion of sensitive issues including drugs and alcohol Intro music by Dallas Morrison

Episode 25 - Barry Brown

This powerful testimony comes to us from the West Coast. Barry Brown tells us his story in hopes that it will help someone else. He grew up on the pow wow trail and he tells us how traditions, and treatment, have helped him turn his life around. ALSO - Gabe Crow is still missing. Gabe Crow was last seen on Jan. 27 in West Asheville and concerns continue to grow as his family has not heard from him. Anyone with any information about Crow's whereabouts is asked to contact the Asheville Police Department with an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD smartphone application (search "Asheville PD" in your app store) or by texting TIP2APD to 847411. You can also contact APD at 828-252-1110. *Trigger warning - discussion of sensitive issues including drugs and alcohol Intro music by Dallas Morrison

Episode 24 - Dallas Morrison

We're back with a powerful message from Dallas Morrison, AKA "Marlboro Slim" from Oaks, Oklahoma. He tells us about growing up in a family dynamic that was a little different than most, and how he overcame a 15 year battle with his demons. ALSO - Gabe Crow is still missing. Gabe Crow was last seen on Jan. 27 in West Asheville and concerns continue to grow as his family has not heard from him. Anyone with any information about Crow's whereabouts is asked to contact the Asheville Police Department with an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD smartphone application (search "Asheville PD" in your app store) or by texting TIP2APD to 847411. You can also contact APD at 828-252-1110. *Trigger warning - discussion of sensitive issues including drugs and alcohol Intro music by Dallas Morrison

Episode 23 - Kathy Maney

We’re back with a powerful episode with Kathy “Kat” Maney from Cherokee. Kathy walks us through her journey of abuse, despair, and recovery. She’s worked hard to break the cycle and helps us understand how we focus on others to avoid working on ourselves. She gives us a great reminder to love ourselves and know we’re worthy of love. ALSO - Gabe Crow is still missing. Gabe Crow was last seen on Jan. 27 in West Asheville and concerns continue to grow as his family has not heard from him. Anyone with any information about Crow's whereabouts is asked to contact the Asheville Police Department with an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD smartphone application (search "Asheville PD" in your app store) or by texting TIP2APD to 847411. You can also contact APD at 828-252-1110. *Trigger warning - discussion of sensitive issues including drugs and alcohol Intro music by Dallas Morrison

Episode 22 - Deidrea Salabye

Deidrea Salabye brings some good medicine to the show by sharing her heartfelt story of overcoming addiction. She describes her quest to overcome childhood trauma by pleasing others and striving for perfection, all the while using alcohol as a crutch. Deidrea fooled so many, including herself, into thinking she didn’t have a problem, until a life-changing loss send her over the edge. Thankfully, she made it back and can see the beauty in life again. **ALSO - Gabe Crow is still missing. Gabe Crow was last seen on Jan. 27 in West Asheville and concerns continue to grow as his family has not heard from him. Anyone with any information about Crow's whereabouts is asked to contact the Asheville Police Department with an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD smartphone application (search "Asheville PD" in your app store) or by texting TIP2APD to 847411. You can also contact APD at 828-252-1110. *Trigger warning - discussion of sensitive issues including drugs and alcohol Intro music by Dallas Morrison