Crystal Clear: How His Meth Addiction Saved Me

by Jessica Irene

Overview

His meth addiction was a tidal wave, crashing through their lives, leaving nothing untouched. Jessica held on; through the paranoia, the threats, and the night a knife turned love into terror; believing her loyalty could save him. But love doesn't bend addiction, and survival isn't the same as living.

In this searing memoir, Jessica Irene traces a path from a childhood of unspoken rules and buried pain to a marriage unraveling in the grip of meth's chaos. What she thought was devotion was a trap, built on wounds she didn't see until they bled. His addiction didn't just shatter their world; it forced her to face the mirror, to unearth the strength she'd buried, to fight not for him but for herself.

Crystal Clear is a story of breaking free, forged by her own will and grit. Raw, messy, and relentlessly honest, it's a testament to resilience, a lifeline for those lost in the shadows of someone else's storm, and a hard-won clarity that sometimes, the darkest ruin is where you find your light.

This is for anyone loving an addict or carrying unhealed trauma into current relationships. A guide through the chaos, a whisper of hope from someone who's been there.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798992663426
Publisher:	Ember & Stone Press
Publication date:	04/01/2025
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.52(d)

About the Author

Jessica is a mother of four, a public health nurse, and a survivor of childhood abuse and a family broken by addiction. She is a writer who transforms pain into purpose. Her debut poetry collection, His Addiction, My Recovery, and her other works, Soaring with Broken Wings, and Stronger Together, are raw and powerful explorations of love, loss, and healing in the aftermath of addiction. With honesty and compassion, Jessica shares her journey of breaking free from toxic cycles, reclaiming her identity, and creating a life rooted in faith and resilience. Crystal Clear is her fourth published book and first memoir.

Having aged out of the foster care system herself, Jessica’s life has been shaped by struggles that many endure but few openly discuss. Her experiences as a single mother raising her children through the turmoil of addiction have given her a unique perspective on the power of love, boundaries, and perseverance.

Jessica also volunteers with the American Red Cross, State Medical Reserves, and County Medical Reserves providing critical support to those facing emergencies. Her commitment to helping others reflects her deep belief in the power of community and resilience.

Jessica’s writing is a beacon of hope for anyone navigating trauma, grief, or the challenges of generational healing. Through her work, she reminds readers that even in brokenness, there is strength, and even in chaos, there is a path to peace.

When she isn’t writing, Jessica devotes her time to her faith, her family, her career in public health, and advocating for others to find their own voices in the face of adversity.