The Secret Life of a "Perfect Mom": Jamie Nelson's Journey to Recovery | From Dark to Light Ep. 3

In this episode of From Dark to Light, we sit down with Jamie Nelson, a wife, mother, and creative soul whose life looked picture-perfect from the outside — but behind the smiles and Pinterest-worthy moments, she was quietly losing herself to alcohol. Jamie opens up to host Julie Crawford about the years she spent battling addiction while keeping up appearances, and how the weight of perfection nearly cost her everything she loved.

Through raw honesty and reflection, Jamie shares her journey from denial to rock bottom — and how faith, recovery, and community helped her rebuild her life from the inside out. Her story is a powerful reminder that even those who seem to have it all together may be fighting silent battles. Listeners will walk away with hope, understanding, and a deeper appreciation for the healing power of vulnerability and grace.

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00:00 – Introduction: Julie introduces Jamie's story

02:35 – Growing up around alcohol: two perspectives

07:10 – Early adulthood and the normalization of drinking

13:45 – The "Pinterest Mom" years: perfection and pressure

20:22 – When fun became habit

26:50 – Realizing dependence and denial

34:05 – The night everything changed

42:18 – Hitting rock bottom and facing the truth

50:12 – Detox, surrender, and healing

57:40 – Rebuilding faith, family, and self-worth

1:05:30 – Jamie's message to anyone struggling

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