In this episode of Shadows to Serenity I sit down with Shelley whose fiery spirit and contagious energy light up the conversation. With many years of sobriety she shows that recovery is not about surviving it is about thriving. We talk about what it means to live out loud in recovery to find joy in the journey and to carry the message with grit and grace. With spunk humor and honesty Shelley reminds us that sobriety is not the end of the party it is the beginning of truly living.

Tracy joins me on this episode of Shadows to Serenity and the conversation goes straight to the heart. She is not just my sister, she is my shield. Long before either of us should have carried such weight, she stood between me and the worst of it, taking on battles no child should ever have to face. That strength shaped me, and her love helped me survive long enough to heal. Today, Tracy and I talk about what it means to grow up in chaos, how siblings carry each other through the unthinkable, and the unspoken bond that can become a lifeline. Her story holds both the ache of what was and the beauty of what remains. If you have ever loved someone enough to fight for them when you could barely stand yourself, this episode will speak to you.

Blake joins me on this episode of Shadows to Serenity and you are in for a ride. He is steady, genuine, and deeply rooted in the recovery program that saved his own life. With many years of sobriety, Blake now works at the Salvation Army walking alongside men in recovery, helping them fight their way back from the darkness he once knew himself. He brings a presence that makes you lean in, listen closely, and reflect on your own journey. We talk about what long term recovery really looks like, how to keep faith alive when life throws curveballs, and why joy is one of the most underrated tools for healing. His story carries the depth of his needle using bottom, a reminder of just how far grace can reach. If you need both truth and laughter today, this conversation delivers.