OVERDOSES, COURTROOMS, and a Second Chance | TRAPPED in a CYCLE of DRUGS, LIES, and PAIN

Today’s guest shares a raw and honest look into their life, from growing up in a small town in New Mexico to struggling with addiction at an early age. Raised in a family torn between love and addiction, they quickly found themselves on a path that would lead to multiple overdoses and run-ins with the law.
The episode begins with a look at the guest’s chaotic childhood, marked by a loving but troubled family dynamic and early exposure to substance use. By their teenage years, they were deep into active addiction, facing consequences that affected every part of their life. Despite numerous attempts at sobriety through rehab and court-mandated programs, it wasn’t until a final wake-up call that the desire to change truly took hold. The second half of the episode dives into their remarkable transformation, detailing how they rebuilt their life through community support, therapy, and sheer determination.
Listeners will gain insights into the struggles of early addiction, the power of community in recovery, and practical advice for those facing similar battles. This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone feeling trapped in their own addiction journey.
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00:02:00 - The first memories of feeling different and dealing with family addiction.
00:05:35 - The first time experimenting with substances at a young age.
00:12:27 - Realizing the addiction was more than just fun: the first overdose.
00:17:14 - The wake-up call after overdosing and the first attempt to get help.
00:25:10 - Facing juvenile detention and drug court: A turning point.
00:31:51 - How treatment centers became the first real taste of sobriety.
00:36:07 - Manipulating the system: The struggle to stay clean even in rehab.
00:40:11 - Relapse and realization: The moment that changed everything.
00:44:44 - Finding strength in a new community and rebuilding life.
00:48:10 - Living in recovery: The daily fight for a better future.
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