Ray Lynch
Ray Lynch
An hour with Legendary Tattoo Artist Freddy Negrete
An hour with Legendary Tattoo Artist Freddy Negrete
An hour with Legendary Tattoo Artist Freddy Negrete
Monday 7th May 2018
Ray Lynch talks with Freddy Negrete about his incredible journey from addiction and prison to recovery and hope on 'Miracles in Recovery'.
55 minutes
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Ray Lynch
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Freddy Negrete: Ink, Addiction, and the Path to Redemption
I made a choice and a commitment to God and everything. We're under the wire of having a hard break here and we won't have enough time to be able to speak about decriminalizing heroin in California.
Freddy Negrete's life reads like a gripping novel, filled with twists and turns that few could imagine. In this episode of 'Miracles in Recovery', Ray Lynch sits down with the legendary tattoo artist to unpack his extraordinary journey from a troubled youth to a beacon of hope for many battling addiction. Freddy's story starts with a tough childhood in foster care, marked by physical and mental abuse.
His early years were a whirlwind of running away, juvenile halls, and eventually joining a gang. By 21, Freddy had spent more time in correctional institutions than out, but it was in these very places that he honed his craft—becoming a pioneer of Black and Gray prison-style tattooing. But the story doesn’t end there. Freddy's life took a darker turn when his son Lorenzo was killed in a gang conflict, pushing him into severe heroin and speed addiction.
A near-death experience in LA County Jail from drug-induced congestive heart failure became a turning point. Freddy called out to God and embarked on a miraculous recovery journey that has since inspired countless others. Freddy shares his passion for faith, spirituality, and the 12-step program that played pivotal roles in his recovery. He talks about his work at the Beit T'Shuvah treatment center, where he counsels young addicts, offering them the wisdom he gained from his own struggles.
The episode also delves into broader topics like the evolution of tattoo art in prisons and the ongoing debate over decriminalizing heroin in California. Freddy's warmth, humility, and deep compassion shine through as he discusses these issues. His story is a powerful reminder that no matter how dark things get, there is always hope and a path to redemption. If you're seeking an inspiring tale of resilience and recovery, this episode of 'Miracles in Recovery' is a must-listen.