Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
Aaron Reed - Former Teacher - Former Addict - Incarcerated in a Colombian Prison
Aaron Reed - Former Teacher - Former Addict - Incarcerated in a Colombian Prison
Aaron Reed - Former Teacher - Former Addict - Incarcerated in a Colombian Prison
Thursday 31st March 2022
Aaron Reed recounts his journey from international teacher to drug mule and his path to recovery on 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return'.
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Get the buttons here!Aaron Reed: From Classroom to Cartel and Back Again
But I don't think I was crying out of empathy for them or for myself. And so that first phone call to the parents, you know I had alienated. I had lied to them, I had abused them emotionally, I had lied to my friends, and so pretty much at that point, anyone that I would have called knew that the game was up. And so it was terror times and it was just. Jail is an awful place, yep, but death is even worse.
Imagine moving to a new country for a dream job, only to find yourself caught in the throes of addiction. That's Aaron Reed's story. In this gripping episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', Aaron shares how he went from being a respected international teacher in Cambodia to a drug mule for dangerous cartels. His meth addiction led him down a dark path, costing him his job, family, and freedom.
Arrested in Colombia while transporting drugs, Aaron faced one of the most feared prisons in the world. But his time behind bars became a turning point. Sober since 2016, Aaron has turned his life around and even penned a true crime novel about his harrowing journey. This episode isn't just about the dangers of addiction; it's about resilience and the possibility of redemption.
Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Aaron's story offers a raw and real look at the highs and lows of recovery.