Brenda Dennehy

You may have seen the headlines some time ago about Cork woman, Rachel Ford, who was caught with more than 26,000 euros worth of cocaine in a makeup bag after a Garda raid on her home.

What those headlines couldn't tell was the story behind it.

The addiction, the painkiller dependency that spiraled out of control, the psychosis, the sleepless nights, the fear, the shame, and the impact it had on her family and her children.

This week on the podcast, Rachel joins me to tell the full story behind one of the darkest periods of her life.

From taking up to 90 strong painkillers a day to experiencing drug-induced psychosis to the moment Gertie raided her home, Rachel speaks openly and honestly about her battle with addiction and the long road that followed.

But this isn't a story about drugs.

It's a story about recovery, redemption,

and second chances today rachel is rebuilding her life helping others in recovery and proving that no matter how far you've fallen there's always way back this is a powerful conversation about hitting rock bottom finding hope and making a comeback if this story resonates with you please leave a comment and hit that subscribe button it really helps

And as always, this episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now, the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland.

If you are seeking an ADHD assessment or support, visit adhdnow.com today.

This is The Comeback with Rachel Ford.

Rachel, delighted to see you again after all these years.

I know.

After, I always start to podcast if I know the person, I've met the person with how I know the person.

And I think it was, I must have been five years ago now, you're first on air here on Red FM.

Maybe six, I'd say.

Is it six?

Yeah, I'd say so.

And then you were working in a salon.

Yeah.