Andrew MacDonald & Elena Holley
Andrew MacDonald & Elena Holley
Deforrest Jackson
Deforrest Jackson
Deforrest Jackson
Sunday 28th August 2022
Join Deforrest Jackson on 'Stories For Days' as he shares his inspiring journey from prison to recovery specialist, touching on resilience and the homeless crisis.
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Andrew MacDonald & Elena Holley
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Get the buttons here!Deforrest Jackson: From Prison Bars to Helping Hands
How can we, as human beings who have this trauma, who have this negative experience, who have this adversity? I don't have to worry about nothing besides making sure I get breakfast in the morning, don't sleep through that right, reading my book, you know, keeping on top of the things that I have something to do about.
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around after hitting rock bottom? In this episode of 'Stories For Days', Andrew MacDonald and Elena Holley sit down with Deforrest Jackson, a man who has done just that. Deforrest’s journey from prison to becoming a recovery specialist is nothing short of remarkable. His story is filled with moments of struggle, resilience, and ultimately, triumph.
Deforrest opens up about the challenges he faced while trying to rebuild his life and the importance of self-discipline in his path to success. He also shares his thoughts on the current homeless crisis in Portland and what society can do to address it. This episode is a raw and honest look at the power of personal transformation and the impact one person can have on their community.
Andrew and Elena’s empathetic and non-judgmental approach makes for a compelling and hopeful conversation that will leave you inspired to overcome your own obstacles.