Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
info@henrysuncle.org (Henry's Uncle, Skyler Ray)
Foster Care, Homelessness, Addiction, Selling Dope, Jail, Artist in Recovery. How Skyler Ray is using music to fuel his recovery.
Foster Care, Homelessness, Addiction, Selling Dope, Jail, Artist in Recovery. How Skyler Ray is using music to fuel his recovery.
Foster Care, Homelessness, Addiction, Selling Dope, Jail, Artist in Recovery. How Skyler Ray is using music to fuel his recovery.
Tuesday 29th March 2022
Hip-hop artist Skyler Ray shares his inspiring journey from foster care and homelessness to sobriety through the power of music on 'Henry's Uncle'.
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49 minutes
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Author:
Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Skyler Ray: From the Streets to Beats - A Story of Resilience and Recovery
Music can save a lot of lives and I think there's a lot of people that have dreams, that want to be musicians or don't know what they want to do with life.
What happens when life throws every curveball imaginable, yet you still find a way to hit home runs? In this episode of 'Henry's Uncle', hip-hop artist Skyler Ray shares his raw and riveting journey from foster care and homelessness to finding solace and strength in sobriety. With over three years of sobriety under his belt, Skyler's story is one of grit, determination, and the transformative power of music.
Growing up in foster homes and enduring years on the streets, Skyler faced arrest and countless nights sleeping on Portland's sidewalks. But instead of succumbing to despair, he turned to his passion for music as a lifeline. Skyler opens up about his past struggles and how they fuel his drive today. He talks about the importance of setting goals, visualizing success, and how music has been his anchor through the stormy seas of addiction.
His reflections are not just about survival but about thriving against all odds. If you're curious about how someone can rise from the depths of addiction and homelessness to pursue their dreams, Skyler's story is a must-listen. It's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the healing power of creativity. Tune in to hear how Skyler turned his life around and continues to inspire others through his art.