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Addiction Left Him Paralyzed, Now He Gives People Hope
Addiction Left Him Paralyzed, Now He Gives People Hope
Addiction Left Him Paralyzed, Now He Gives People Hope
Monday 24th January 2022
Join Brandon Lee on 'Escaping Rock Bottom' as he talks with Josh Anderson about his journey from addiction and paralysis to becoming a therapist. A story of hope and resilience.
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!From Paralysis to Purpose: Josh Anderson's Inspiring Recovery Journey
You need that in order to be successful in any avenue. I am, my office is in the same room where my first lecture as a patient is, and so I can think back to February of sitting in that room scared as shit, looking around at these other people in this room, with me thinking: oh man, I might've overreacted here, like I don't belong with these people- and to think back to all the ups, downs and in-betweens since there and to think that, oh shit, that's my name on that door for good reason, and they pay me for it.
Josh Anderson's life is a testament to the power of resilience and tough love. Growing up, Josh didn't face a traumatic childhood, but he was often left home alone. This loneliness led him to experiment with marijuana, which eventually spiraled into alcohol and heroin use. A severe accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, but even that wasn't his lowest point. His rock bottom came when his family gave him an ultimatum: choose drugs or choose them.
That moment of clarity set Josh on a path to recovery. Now, he works as a therapist at the very place where he found sobriety, Calvary Healing Center in Phoenix, AZ. In this episode of 'Escaping Rock Bottom', Brandon Lee sits down with Josh to discuss his incredible journey from addiction to hope. They delve into the role of trauma in addiction and the importance of community and support in recovery.
Josh's story is not just about overcoming physical and emotional hurdles; it's about finding purpose and giving back. If you're looking for a story that highlights the transformative power of tough love and perseverance, this episode is a must-listen.