Patrick and Jessica Johnson (Emerge Healing Center)
Andy Knight
Patrick
Sobriety date: November 5, 2016
Patrick grew up knowing God but strayed and grappled with a family who suffered through suicide, addiction, and several transitions. Got sober after failing attempts at drug court (never made it in) while incarcerated. Attributes his success to finding God in prison and working the steps after leaving. Owns and operates a sober living; Acceptance in Roswell.
Jessica
Sobriety date: July 4, 2017
Jessica grew up with a functional alcoholic mom and a marine father. Sexually abused by a family member and diagnosed with bulimia and addiction while playing college volleyball. Functioned on the outside but became suicidal until honest about her trauma with her family. Oversees a trauma and recovery program in Alpharetta; Emerge.