Losing a Child, Drug Addiction, Prison, and Recovery

On this episode of The Debbie Knauss Podcast, Debbie sits down with Amber Neagle, Manager of Operations at Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center, for a powerful conversation about losing a child, meth addiction, prison, faith, addiction recovery, and second chances. Amber shares her journey from losing her child at a young age to battling meth addiction, serving time in prison, and ultimately finding hope, purpose, and a life in recovery. Together, Debbie and Amber discuss grief, substance abuse, incarceration, spiritual healing, overcoming trauma, and what it truly takes to rebuild your life after hitting rock bottom. Whether you're struggling with addiction, supporting a loved one, navigating loss, or searching for hope, this inspiring recovery story is proof that healing is possible and no one is beyond redemption. If you need or a loved one needs help with substance abuse recovery, contact: Debbie Knauss Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center 15751 US-281 Hico, TX 76457 (254) 918-2009 Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:25 Welcome & About the Debbie K Podcast 00:02:46 Amber's Journey: How She Got Here 00:04:22 Losing a Baby: Brandon's Story 00:07:35 Teen Pregnancy & Starting Over 00:10:08 Raising Daughters After Addiction 00:11:15 Finding Faith After Hitting Rock Bottom 00:13:42 What Life Inside Prison Really Looks Like 00:15:20 Being Stripped of Everything 00:19:37 The Pain of Being Away From Your Children 00:21:18 How the Bible Came Alive in Jail 00:25:07 A Day in the Life of Prison 00:28:54 What Triggers Addiction & How It Starts 00:30:42 Chasing the First High: The Truth 00:33:10 The Road to Recovery 00:38:12 From Inmate to Addiction Counselor 00:44:32 How to Build a Spiritual Connection 00:46:07 Bible Verses That Carried Her Through 00:49:31 The Moment She Surrendered 00:50:09 Letting Go of Victim Mentality 00:51:18 Why Working in Recovery Is Her Calling 00:53:13 Self-Care in the Mental Health Field 00:55:19 Her Message for Anyone Struggling 00:58:54 Building a Chapel: A Vision for the Future 01:01:01 Favorite Scripture & Final Words 01:03:07 Final Thoughts Content Warning: Parts of this video contain a discussion between a licensed nurse and an employee of a drug rehabilitation center regarding drug addiction and incarceration. While this conversation is intended for educational and prevention purposes, it may be difficult for some viewers. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. #RecoveryJourney #AddictionAwareness #SubstanceAbuseRecovery #FaithAndRecovery #OvercomingAddiction #HealingFromTrauma #LifeAfterPrison #SecondChances