
S3 Episode 011 *Special Edition* Ruth Tansey: Recovering Loudly … Homelessness, Healing & Finding Purpose
We Recover Loudly – Personal Recovery and Mental Health Stories
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Episode · 27:28 · Aug 11, 2025
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In this special episode, Shell is joined by Ruth Tansey, team member at the Essex Recovery Foundation, one of the services she credits with her amazing recovery.Ruth shares her extraordinary journey from a childhood marked by identity struggles and domestic violence, to years lost in addiction, abusive relationships, and life on the streets of London. Now over three years sober, she reflects on how recovery has not only transformed her own life, but given her the opportunity to support others on their path to healing.Together, they explore:The human realities of homelessness and addictionHow trauma shapes our coping mechanisms and how to break the cycleWhy community is essential for lasting recoveryWhat life in early sobriety is really likeHow purpose and connection replace chaos and isolationWhether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about what a vibrant recovery community looks like in action, this episode is proof that transformation is possible.https://www.essexrecoveryfoundation.org/ For more information on We Recover Loudly and to reach out for speaking engagements or support email hello@werecoverloudly.com @werecoverloudly www.werecoverloudly.com
27m 28s · Aug 11, 2025
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