Mary Woods
Mary Woods
Cocked and Loaded – Special Encore Presentation!
Cocked and Loaded – Special Encore Presentation!
Cocked and Loaded – Special Encore Presentation!
Monday 7th September 2009
Richard Broom discusses his journey from Army life through addiction to recovery and becoming a therapist on 'One Hour AT A Time'.
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Get the buttons here!Richard Broom: From Army Life to Sobriety and Beyond
I really want to commend Richard on writing this book because I think so many times we don't see people come out of the dark side.
Imagine a life that swings from military discipline to the chaos of addiction and back again. That's the remarkable story of Richard Broom, featured in this episode of 'One Hour AT A Time'. Host Mary Woods chats with Broom, a man who has navigated the highs and lows of life with a resilience that’s nothing short of inspiring.
Drafted into the Army in 1966, Broom served his country before finding himself entangled in the web of substance abuse and legal troubles. His journey took a sharp turn when he spent nearly a year in county jail, followed by years in the Florida Department of Corrections. Yet, Broom's story doesn’t end there. Released on parole in 1993, he transformed his life, becoming a therapist at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches.
His book, 'Cocked and Loaded', chronicles his battle with addiction and his ongoing recovery. Mary and Richard dive into the profound impact of trauma on addiction, the stigma surrounding incarceration and recovery, and the vital role of support systems like AA and community services. This episode is a testament to the power of perseverance and the human spirit's ability to overcome even the darkest of times.