Don’t be ashamed—talk about it ❤️

Don’t be ashamed—talk about it ❤️

This is the message I want to emphasize most when it comes to issues like addiction.
Yesterday, I attended the Impactversneller event by Eva Brouwer—what an inspiring woman, and what incredible energy.

I was honored to take the stage 🎤💪🏻 in front of 150 amazing people.
I shared the story behind Paulie’s Ginger, my experience with addiction, and especially the deep shame that kept me silent—even after years of living clean and sober.
To make it more complicated, I looked like a well-groomed woman—no one saw an (ex-)addict in me. “You? No way, I would’ve never guessed…”
But addiction can affect anyone: you, me, your lovely neighbor, or that friendly retired man down the street.

Don’t be ashamed—talk about it ❤️