Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
76 The New Odyssey House Journals - Manny Lopez
76 The New Odyssey House Journals - Manny Lopez
76 The New Odyssey House Journals - Manny Lopez
Friday 9th December 2022
Manny Lopez shares his powerful story of escaping gang life and addiction to find sobriety on 'Odyssey House Journals'.
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Get the buttons here!Manny Lopez: From Gang Life to Sobriety
I saw the destructiveness and I saw the hurt that it was causing people and I just I didn't want to be a part, and it was probably one of the hardest things I ever had to do was say I don't want to be a part of this anymore
Imagine growing up with drugs as a normal part of life, only to find yourself in and out of prison for over two decades. Manny Lopez's story is a raw and gripping tale of transformation. Taken from his mother at just eight years old due to her addiction, Manny's early life was a chaotic blur of foster homes and running away. By 17, he was in prison for shooting someone during a drug deal.
The gang life that once offered him a twisted sense of family soon became a brutal trap. In this episode of 'Odyssey House Journals', Manny shares the harrowing details of his journey, including the moment he decided to leave his gang and pursue sobriety—a decision that nearly cost him his life. Beaten brutally for trying to exit the gang, Manny faced unimaginable challenges but never gave up.
His story underscores the importance of determination and the right support system in overcoming addiction. Now living a sober life, Manny's experience serves as a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with similar battles. Tune in to hear how he turned his life around and found a path to recovery.