When Sharon is released from jail, she tries to pull herself and her partner Terry away from their old bad habits. Will she succeed?
Writer/Director: Nikol Hasler
“Sharon”: Brandice Brenning
“Terry”: Stefan Rollins
Read more about the episode in this interview with Writer/Director Nikol Hasler.
Resources for people who have been convicted of a crime and/or struggle with addiction
While meth addiction is touched on in this episode, there are other deep issues that are explored – including the discrimination people who have been convicted of a crime face when they exit incarceration. Finding employment with a record, avoiding the people and places that will trigger a relapse, and proving to society at large that they are dedicated to improving their lives are all difficulties they face.
But there are resources that can help:
- Workforce development program for ex offenders
- Finding a Job with a Record
- Tips for Avoiding Probation Violation
- FAQs About Probation
- Support For Female Re-entry
- Women’s Prisons Association housing toolkit
- Resources for people leaving jail or prison in New Jersey
- Resources for ex-felons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New Mexico, North Carolina, New York, and Stockbridge
- Resources for ex-felons in Chicago, Illinois
Other important information:
- How to Leave Co-dependent Relationships
- Meth Take Action Center
- Help Substance Abuse and Addiction
- Getting Help with Drug Addiction
- Getting Help with Meth Addiction
Join this forum to talk with others who are looking for employment opportunities for felons.
Please help treat signs of addiction early if you see it in loved ones. They might hate you now but they’ll love you in the long run.
This was a wonderful episode and well acted. Both actors were very convincing demonstrating their struggles with addiction. I am officially drawn to this series and have been eagerly looking forward to each new episode. Bravo PicTV for again showcasing quality story lines.
Thanks so much for your comments Beau. It’s our intentions to have a new episode out every Wednesday for as long as we can.
Feel free if you have any ideas or stories you’d like to see covered.
all the best,
allen l. sowelle
Wow, heavy piece! Co-dependency comes in all shapes and sizes — just when you’re ready to turn the corner, WHAM! it’s there to greet you with open arms.
Great job Nikol. Kept me in it from start to finish.
Great show Allen…..i can’t wIt until the next episode.
It’s so rare that we see the reality and complexity of living with someone with a drug problem and someone who enables another’s drug problems.
It’s not exactly refreshing, since the subject matter is sort of horrifying, but I guess it’s “refreshingly horrifying.” Take that as it’s meant, as high praise.
This one was gritty. I like. What a piece of work those two are. They seem meant for each other except they’re the worst possible thing for each other. When life starts to spiral you have to see it and catch it before it’s too late.
I hope more episodes deal with the not so pretty stuff.
Great writing!!!!!!
dillon
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