Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Ep 12: A Veteran’s Journey Through Darkness: John Byrd’s Battle With Addiction & Vision Loss
Ep 12: A Veteran’s Journey Through Darkness: John Byrd’s Battle With Addiction & Vision Loss
Ep 12: A Veteran’s Journey Through Darkness: John Byrd’s Battle With Addiction & Vision Loss
Thursday 13th April 2023
Join John Byrd on 'Untold Valor' as he shares his journey of overcoming addiction and vision loss, showcasing resilience and the importance of seeking help.
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Episode Overview
- John Byrd's journey from military service to overcoming addiction and vision challenges
- The impact of experiences on veterans' mental health post-service
- The importance of seeking support and the valuable resources available to veterans
- John's involvement with the Blind Veterans Association and the support it provides to visually impaired veterans
- Seeking help is a sign of strength and can lead to a path of hope and recovery
Well, if you live in the Philadelphia area and you're a veteran, and even if you're not blind, going blind, but you have problems and drugs or anything, you want to try to commit suicide, if you go to 38th and Woodland Avenue, they got a veterans hospital there for anything that could be done to help you.
Imagine losing your sight and battling addiction at the same time. That's the reality John Byrd faced, and in this episode of 'Untold Valor', he opens up about his incredible journey. John, a legally blind veteran, shares his emotional story of hitting rock bottom and finding the strength to rebuild his life. From a car accident that shattered his NBA dreams to discovering he had glaucoma, John's path has been anything but easy.
He turned to smoking, drinking, and drugs as coping mechanisms at 35, not directly related to his military service but deeply impactful nonetheless. John talks candidly about the moment he realized he needed help and his commitment to a 12-step program that played a crucial role in his recovery. He also highlights the support from the Blinded Veterans Association, which has been instrumental in his journey.
This episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of seeking help. If you're looking for a story of hope, courage, and the transformative power of community support, you won't want to miss this.