Velvet’s Story: Stay In The Love

Despite struggling with addiction from a young age, Velvet founded Safe Harbor, a beacon for women combating substance abuse. Velvet’s own experiences with trauma, learning difficulties, and her passion for creating a nurturing recovery environment are central. Conversations explore the growth of Safe Harbor, Velvet’s commitment to service, and her transformative role within the recovery community. Join host Chris as he uncovers Velvet’s path from addiction to pioneering the establishment of the second treatment center in Orange County. 

3:12 – Born addicted to drugs, complications, phenobarbital until age 3.

9:00 – Influence of weed, family history, and criminal upbringing. 

10:35 – Child engages in early inappropriate hustling.

15:55 – Financial struggle, mother in a mental institution & living in a car.

17:30 – Close relationship with Coach White during tough times.

22:39 – Overcame tough times with outside help and found hope.

23:33 – Advice taken from an old man despite skepticism.

26:42 – Poor test scores and was recommended to be a factory worker.

32:02 – Hairdresser seeks help to empower women.

37:53 – Overcoming trauma, finding freedom, and helping others.

41:34 – Creating a supportive atmosphere for sobriety through love.

44:20 – Serving others brings immense joy and fulfillment.

49:23 – Realizing unresolved trauma led to self-sabotage.

50:25 – Unaware of relapse, became codependent, & lacked support.

53:13 – “Thought I should die, but found hope in AA.”

56:24 – Stay positive and trust the process.