Jim Rachels
Jim Rachels
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 244 - Interview with Greg
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 244 - Interview with Greg
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 244 - Interview with Greg
Tuesday 14th March 2023
Listen to Greg's inspiring journey from addiction and homelessness to helping others on 'Addicts Anonymous' with host Jim Rachels.
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Get the buttons here!Greg's Path: From Rock Bottom to Beacon of Hope
I just took all the suggestions that were given to me in treatment and in-step meetings and just absorbed it all to the point where, like you know, I went in there like a homeless addict and was rough, and I talked and walked differently and just had a whole other side of myself that you don't see today.
Greg's story is one that shows how low a person can go and how high they can rise. In this episode of 'Addicts Anonymous', host Jim Rachels sits down with Greg, who opens up about his harrowing journey through addiction and homelessness. Greg talks candidly about how his self-image issues led him to use drugs as a way to fit in and escape life's harsh realities.
His struggle reached a critical point when he was diagnosed with cancer and faced the terrifying prospect of losing a limb, pushing him further into the abyss of heroin addiction. But Greg's story doesn't end there. With the help of his children's mother, he found his way into treatment and embraced every bit of advice offered to him.
This episode sheds light on Greg's remarkable transformation from a man on the brink of despair to someone who now dedicates his life to helping others find their way out of addiction. He discusses the pivotal role of support systems and community in his recovery, and how needle exchange programs played a crucial part in his journey. Greg's tale is not just about overcoming personal demons; it's about the power of giving back.
He shares how helping others has been instrumental in his own recovery, turning his past struggles into a source of strength and inspiration for those still battling addiction. This episode is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of support and community.