Trevor Petersen: From Addiction to Entrepreneurship
Episode Overview
Trevor shares his journey from addiction to running his own trucking company Insights on the challenges of overcoming addiction and the stigma surrounding tattoos The importance of surrender, acceptance, and finding one's true identity Trevor's powerful message of self-discovery and resilience offers hope to those battling addiction
I started just being angry and didn't feel right emotionally. And I really didn't know how to talk about it. I've been given every opportunity that I've ever sought, and nothing has really been denied me. I felt that I was ready to kind of venture out and do some other things for that part of life. The question about happiness is really significant, don't you think?
Trevor Petersen's story is one of resilience and transformation. Once deeply entrenched in meth and heroin addiction, Trevor spent time in prison before finding his way to Odyssey House. Initially, he hated it there, but sticking it out proved to be a life-changing decision. Now sober and happy, Trevor runs his own trucking company and is a beloved figure in the recovery community.
His journey, shared in this episode of Odyssey House Journals with hosts Randall Carlisle and Rachel Santizo, is raw and unfiltered. Trevor talks about the stigma he faces due to his extensive tattoos and how he's learned to embrace his true identity. This episode dives into the challenges of addiction recovery, the importance of surrender and acceptance, and the power of self-discovery.
If you're looking for a story that highlights the tough road to recovery and the hope that lies beyond, Trevor's journey is a must-listen.