Imagine being 16 and already caught in the web of addiction and gang life. That's the story of Luis P., who shares his gripping journey on this episode of The SHAIR Recovery Podcast. Growing up in Oakland, California, Luis faced racial segregation in high school, which pushed him towards Mexican gangs. By his mid-teens, he was addicted to crack and living a life filled with crime just to get by. But that's not where his story ends.

Now, 10 years clean, Luis is a father, husband, and a hardworking member of society. In this heartfelt conversation with host Omar Pinto, Luis opens up about the role of family dysfunction in his life. With a drug-addicted father who spent years in prison, Luis had a turbulent upbringing that deeply influenced his path.

Meeting his real father later in life brought its own set of challenges, but through the power of recovery, Luis found a way to forgive and move forward. He emphasizes the importance of getting connected and working the program, sharing how his sponsor and the 12-step process helped him turn his life around. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of recovery and the human spirit's ability to overcome even the darkest pasts.

If you're looking for a story that embodies hope and resilience, this one's for you.

Hear Luis P.'s powerful story of overcoming gang life and addiction to achieve 10 years of sobriety on The SHAIR Recovery Podcast.

Luis P.: From Gang Life to 10 Years of Sobriety

Luis P. now 10 years clean, takes us through his life of crime, drug addiction and gangs in Oakland California.  In High School racial segregation was very prevalent the blacks with the blacks, whites with the whites, the Latinos with Latinos so Luis gravitated towards the Mexican gangs.  By the age of 16 Luis was addicted to crack and ended up in the streets robbing, steeling, dealing drugs whatever it took to survive.  Today Luis is a Father, a husband, a friend as well as a responsible productive member of society.  It’s an amazing and inspiring journey of recovery.  Join us now.

027: "Gang Related" Luis P. now 10 years clean, talks about his criminal life, drug addiction, gangs and recovery.

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Omar Pinto, the host of the SHAIR Podcast, is a world-renowned Life Coach, Recovery Coach and Speaker. He helps people break free from unhealthy habits and heal the areas of their lives that are preventing them from living a life of happiness, fulfilment, and joy.  Each week Omar interviews individuals who SHAIR their incredible journey of recovery as well as coaching people one on one live on the call.  If you are interested in exploring an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, becoming the best version of yourself and discovering the Recovery Pathway that is right for you, then you are in the right place.

The SHAIR Recovery Podcast

Imagine being 16 and already caught in the web of addiction and gang life. That's the story of Luis P., who shares his gripping journey on this episode of The SHAIR Recovery Podcast. Growing up in Oakland, California, Luis faced racial segregation in high school, which pushed him towards Mexican gangs. By his mid-teens, he was addicted to crack and living a life filled with crime just to get by. But that's not where his story ends.Now, 10 years clean, Luis is a father, husband, and a hardworking member of society. In this heartfelt conversation with host Omar Pinto, Luis opens up about the role of family dysfunction in his life. With a drug-addicted father who spent years in prison, Luis had a turbulent upbringing that deeply influenced his path.Meeting his real father later in life brought its own set of challenges, but through the power of recovery, Luis found a way to forgive and move forward. He emphasizes the importance of getting connected and working the program, sharing how his sponsor and the 12-step process helped him turn his life around. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of recovery and the human spirit's ability to overcome even the darkest pasts.If you're looking for a story that embodies hope and resilience, this one's for you.

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027: "Gang Related" Luis P. now 10 years clean, talks about his criminal life, drug addiction, gangs and recovery.

027: "Gang Related" Luis P. now 10 years clean, talks about his criminal life, drug addiction, gangs and recovery.

027: "Gang Related" Luis P. now 10 years clean, talks about his criminal life, drug addiction, gangs and recovery.

Tuesday 18th August 2015

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Luis P.: From Gang Life to 10 Years of Sobriety