Powerful Memoir on Faith and Healing
If you’re searching for a powerful memoir about addiction, grief, healing, and spiritual transformation, look no further than Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk by Gina Economopoulos. This raw and deeply personal story takes readers through one woman’s journey from the chaos of bartending and alcoholism to the silence of the convent, and ultimately to her current calling as an End-of-Life Doula.
Born in Syosset, New York, to a loving Italian-Greek family, Gina's path was anything but conventional. After the heartbreaking loss of her mother, she sought solace in a 12-year commitment to religious life, joining a convent in search of deeper meaning and healing.
But her path to healing was far from linear.
A Memoir of Alcoholism, Love Lost, and Finding Purpose
In her memoir, Gina bravely confronts her struggles with alcoholism, culminating in the tragic death of her fiancé—just a month before their wedding. The trauma of that loss sent her deeper into grief and pain, but it also became the catalyst for her journey back to life.
With the help of Alcoholics Anonymous and a growing sense of spiritual clarity, Gina found the strength to begin again. Her story is a shining example of sobriety, resilience, and spiritual awakening.
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Healing Through Faith and Helping Others
Today, Gina lives on the Jersey Shore, where she serves as an End-of-Life Doula, offering compassionate care to individuals in their final moments. This sacred work, she says, is the fulfillment of everything she has lived through: pain, love, loss, and spiritual rebirth.
Her memoir is not just a reflection of her past—it’s a message of hope for anyone facing seemingly insurmountable odds.
This isn’t just a story about addiction or grief. It’s about:
Surviving after trauma
Breaking free from alcoholism
Healing after losing a loved one
Rediscovering your spiritual path
Turning pain into purpose
Whether you are navigating your own journey of sobriety, mourning the loss of a loved one, or searching for spiritual guidance, Gina’s story will speak to your heart.