Chip Womick
Chip Womick
Blake Easley/Part 2 (In Recovery/Works in Recovery)
Blake Easley/Part 2 (In Recovery/Works in Recovery)
Blake Easley/Part 2 (In Recovery/Works in Recovery)
Friday 8th November 2024
Blake Easley shares his intense journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the struggles and triumphs along the way.
50 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Raw
Supportive
Hopeful
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Chip Womick
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Blake Easley’s Rollercoaster Journey from Addiction to Recovery
Episode Overview
- Blake Easley shares his journey from early drug use to severe addiction.
- Living on the streets and surviving by stealing bicycles.
- Multiple attempts at treatment before finding success in a faith-based program.
- The role of supportive strangers and family in his recovery.
- Blake now works in recovery, helping others find their path.
Drugs are a killer. They are a killer.
Blake Easley’s story is one of extreme highs and lows, a journey from addiction to recovery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Growing up in California, Blake started using marijuana in high school and quickly moved on to drinking cough syrup daily to get high. His mother’s intervention at the local 99-cent store was just the beginning of a long battle with substance abuse.
Blake’s addiction spiralled out of control, leading him to live on the streets, where he survived by stealing bicycles to trade for drugs. His encounters with law enforcement and moments of reflection in jail highlight the relentless grip of addiction and the struggle to break free. Despite multiple attempts at treatment, it wasn’t until Blake found himself in a faith-based program that he began to see a way out.
He shares heart-wrenching anecdotes about the people who helped him along the way, from a stranger who bought him a meal to a fellow addict who called him the worst drug addict he’d ever seen. These interactions served as turning points, pushing Blake towards recovery. Now working in recovery himself, Blake offers a raw and honest account of his journey, shedding light on the complexities of addiction and the importance of finding the right support.
This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, even after years of struggle. Blake’s story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about rebuilding relationships and finding purpose in helping others. Don’t miss this gripping and inspiring episode of Drugs Did This.