How Addiction Nearly Killed Three Sisters w/ Amanda Crossley | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Fri Feb 06 2026
How Addiction Nearly Killed Three Sisters w/ Amanda Crossley | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Amanda Crossley shares her raw and unforgettable story of addiction, survival, and recovery—from growing up in New Jersey, stealing pills while working in a pharmacy, and descending into heroin use alongside her two sisters, to writing a desperate letter to Doctor Phil that ultimately changed all of their lives. Amanda opens up about the chaos of addiction, the pain her family endured, being exposed on national television, and how that moment became the turning point that led her to long-term sobriety, rebuilding relationships, and finding purpose by recovering out loud. This episode is an honest, emotional look at addiction as a family disease and a testament to what’s possible when secrets end and recovery begins. Amanda also reflects on early sobriety, facing legal consequences, and learning how to build a new life from the ground up. Her story highlights the power of community, accountability, and saying yes to help even when it’s uncomfortable. If you or someone you love is struggling, this episode is a reminder that recovery is possible and hope is never out of reach.
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Timestamps:
00:03:20 - Growing Up in New Jersey and East Coast Mentality
00:05:00 - Family Background and Sisters’ Addiction
00:06:54 - First Experience With OxyContin
00:07:35 - Stealing and Selling Pills While Working in a Pharmacy
00:11:54 - First Time Using Heroin After Being Caught
00:14:43 - First Treatment Experience at Age 22
00:16:12 - Moving to Florida With Her Sister and Rapid Decline
00:18:21 - All Three Sisters Using Under Parents’ Roof
00:21:31 - Writing the Letter to Doctor Phil
00:22:32 - Doctor Phil Producers Call Two Years Later
00:24:27 - Filming Doctor Phil and Parents Seeing Everything
00:25:56 - Sent to Treatment and Sobriety Begins
00:28:01 - Sisters’ Sobriety and Family Today
00:34:31 - Life After Treatment and Commitment to Recovery
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How Addiction Nearly Killed Three Sisters w/ Amanda Crossley | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Amanda Crossley shares her raw and unforgettable story of addiction, survival, and recovery—from growing up in New Jersey, stealing pills while working in a pharmacy, and descending into heroin use alongside her two sisters, to writing a desperate letter to Doctor Phil that ultimately changed all of their lives. Amanda opens up about the chaos of addiction, the pain her family endured, being exposed on national television, and how that moment became the turning point that led her to long-term sobriety, rebuilding relationships, and finding purpose by recovering out loud. This episode is an honest, emotional look at addiction as a family disease and a testament to what’s possible when secrets end and recovery begins. Amanda also reflects on early sobriety, facing legal consequences, and learning how to build a new life from the ground up. Her story highlights the power of community, accountability, and saying yes to help even when it’s uncomfortable. If you or someone you love is struggling, this episode is a reminder that recovery is possible and hope is never out of reach. #thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #addictionrecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off! Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholics Buy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com If you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC: https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps: 00:03:20 - Growing Up in New Jersey and East Coast Mentality 00:05:00 - Family Background and Sisters’ Addiction 00:06:54 - First Experience With OxyContin 00:07:35 - Stealing and Selling Pills While Working in a Pharmacy 00:11:54 - First Time Using Heroin After Being Caught 00:14:43 - First Treatment Experience at Age 22 00:16:12 - Moving to Florida With Her Sister and Rapid Decline 00:18:21 - All Three Sisters Using Under Parents’ Roof 00:21:31 - Writing the Letter to Doctor Phil 00:22:32 - Doctor Phil Producers Call Two Years Later 00:24:27 - Filming Doctor Phil and Parents Seeing Everything 00:25:56 - Sent to Treatment and Sobriety Begins 00:28:01 - Sisters’ Sobriety and Family Today 00:34:31 - Life After Treatment and Commitment to Recovery