Marco Morillo
Marco Morillo
Ep. 5 - Episode 5 Pt 1 Jeff
Ep. 5 - Episode 5 Pt 1 Jeff
Ep. 5 - Episode 5 Pt 1 Jeff
Tuesday 8th November 2022
Listen to Jeff's emotional journey from childhood abandonment and Gulf War trauma to overcoming addiction and finding hope in recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Jeff's Journey: From War Trauma to Hopeful Recovery
I don't want to say you're expected to drink, but that's just a part of that life. And I happened to run into this elderly gentleman who preferred alcohol and would, you know, show up at the the little tavern that we all hung out at after work and I would buy all his pills from him.
Imagine being abandoned by your mother at a young age and then facing the horrors of war. That's Jeff's story. In this gripping episode of 'By All Means Necessary', Jeff opens up about his life, starting with the heartbreak of being left behind by his mother. He later joined the Army and was deployed to the Gulf War, where he had to identify bodies, a task that left deep mental scars and led to PTSD.
His struggle with trauma didn't end there; it spiraled into substance abuse, culminating in two overdoses within just four hours. Jeff's candid recounting of his darkest moments offers a raw look at how trauma can fuel addiction. Yet, it's not all despair. Jeff also shares how he found a path to recovery, thanks to sobriety and the unwavering support of his community. His journey underscores the importance of addressing underlying issues like PTSD in the fight against addiction.
Host Marco Morillo brings Jeff's story to life, reminding us that resilience and recovery are possible, no matter how tough the battle. If you're looking for a story that combines heartache with hope, this episode is a must-listen.