Hope, Housing, and Healing for Mothers in Recovery with Kerry Norton | Sharing Without Shame | Ep61

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Donna sits down with Kerry Norton, co-founder and Executive Director of Hope on Haven Hill, a recovery residence program serving pregnant and parenting women.

Kerry shares her personal journey as a mother navigating her son’s heroin addiction, the heartbreak of trying to access treatment, and the hard lessons learned about boundaries, family unity, and hope. What began as a mother fighting for her child’s life became a mission to ensure other women and babies would not be left without support.

Together, Donna and Kerry talk about recovery, generational healing, healthcare barriers, and the power of community.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

- The “punch in the stomach” moment of discovering a child’s heroin addiction

- The struggle to access treatment—even with insurance and resources

- Why families must get on the same page when setting boundaries

- The importance of support systems for parents (Al-Anon, therapy, community)

- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and breaking stigma

- How trauma impacts women in addiction

- The founding and growth of Hope on Haven Hill

- Why safe housing is critical for long-term recovery

- Celebrating milestones and honoring recovery journeys

- Holding onto hope—even when it feels impossible

About the Guest: Kerry Norton

Kerry Norton is a maternal-child nurse and the passionate co-founder and Executive Director of Hope on Haven Hill in Rochester, NH. After navigating her own sons’ journeys through addiction and recovery, Kerry turned her pain into purpose by creating a recovery residence dedicated to pregnant and parenting women.

Today, Hope on Haven Hill offers residential treatment, recovery housing, outpatient services, MAT, childcare, healthcare, and affordable housing—supporting over 1,000 women on their path to healing.

Learn more:

🌐 www.hopeonhavenhill.org

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