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Ep 107 Joe Kelley Decided To Recover Out Loud, So Someone Else Did Not Die Silently
Ep 107 Joe Kelley Decided To Recover Out Loud, So Someone Else Did Not Die Silently
Ep 107 Joe Kelley Decided To Recover Out Loud, So Someone Else Did Not Die Silently
Tuesday 10th January 2023
Joe Kelley recounts his journey from opioid addiction to recovery, emphasizing community support and personal responsibility in this 'Sober Friends' episode.
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Get the buttons here!Joe Kelley's Path from Pain Pills to Purpose: A Story of Recovery
I put myself in that position and you want to prison. And probably the clarity part for me in there, you know, was being away from my kids. You know, I mean nothing and, to be honest, nothing motivated me more, you know, to redeem myself from the situation that I came from.
Imagine being at the top of your game, only to have it all come crashing down because of a prescription. Joe Kelley, once a high school football star and dedicated police officer, found himself in this exact situation. After a knee surgery, pain pills prescribed to manage his recovery led him down a dark path of addiction.
What started as a way to cope with physical pain soon spiraled into a dependency that cost him his career, his freedom, and nearly his life. In this episode of 'Sober Friends', Joe opens up about his harrowing journey through opioid addiction and the desperate lengths he went to for his next fix.
He candidly shares the strain it put on his marriage, the public shame of having his misdeeds exposed, and the unique challenges he faced in prison as a former law enforcement officer. But Joe's story is not just about hitting rock bottom; it's about clawing his way back up. Through sheer determination and the support of a recovery community, Joe managed to rebuild his life.
Today, he runs the OM Center for Wellness with his wife and has authored a book, 'Badge, Bars to Beyond'. His tale is a testament to the power of taking responsibility for one's actions and the transformative impact of community support. This episode is a raw and real look at the devastating effects of addiction and the incredible resilience required to overcome it.
If you're seeking inspiration or looking for a reminder that recovery is possible, Joe's story will resonate deeply.