Perseverance, dedication, and faith helped Ginger Malcom overcome addiction and the closed doors resulting from incarceration. Today she is an International certified drug and alcohol counselor who helps others experience the miracle of recovery. She has experienced first-hand the power of community to support recovery, and she has helped many people embark on this journey over the past 9 years. When we break the silence, we break the cycle in our lives and those who still suffer. Ginger makes a compelling case for "Governmental Amnesty" for drug and drug-related non-violent offenders. Ginger Malcom is a certified drug and alcohol abuse counselor, a businesswoman, an entrepreneur, a community leader, and a recognized leader in the recovery movement. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx