Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
info@henrysuncle.org (Brandon O'Connell, Henry's Uncle)
Abuse. Drugs. Skid Row. Suicidal ideation. Recovery. From Under the Bridge to Recovery
Abuse. Drugs. Skid Row. Suicidal ideation. Recovery. From Under the Bridge to Recovery
Abuse. Drugs. Skid Row. Suicidal ideation. Recovery. From Under the Bridge to Recovery
Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Brandon O'Connell recounts his journey from childhood abuse and addiction to recovery and giving back in this episode of 'Henry's Uncle'.
Explicit
96 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Compassionate
Authentic
About this podcast
Author:
Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
47 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Brandon O'Connell's Journey: From Skid Row to Sobriety
The most beautiful experience that I've had in sobriety was bringing my son and my son sitting on my dad's lap and knowing that this was the right time.
What happens when a life spirals from childhood abuse to addiction and homelessness? In this gripping episode of 'Henry's Uncle', Brandon O'Connell opens up about his tumultuous journey. Born and raised in California, Brandon faced mental and physical abuse from his mother, leading him down a dark path of substance abuse. By the time he hit rock bottom, he found himself living on Skid Row and grappling with suicidal thoughts. But that's not where his story ends.
With the help of friends, family, and recovery programs, Brandon clawed his way back to sobriety. He shares how he learned to be compassionate and give back to the community, finding beauty in life’s moments. Whether you’re battling addiction or supporting someone who is, Brandon’s story offers hope and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.