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Frank - Living through heroin
Frank - Living through heroin
Frank - Living through heroin
Thursday 12th March 2020
Hear Frank's journey from heroin addiction to recovery and peer work on 'Straight From the Source'. A story of resilience and hope.
62 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Frank's Road to Redemption: From Heroin Addiction to Helping Others
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Imagine leaving a violent home only to find solace in the chaotic world of Melbourne's bikie scene. This is Frank's reality. In this episode of 'Straight From the Source', Frank recounts his turbulent journey through heroin addiction and his eventual path to recovery. His story begins with a rough childhood that pushed him into a life of crime and substance abuse. Heroin became his escape, helping him cope in a hostile environment.
But the high came at a steep cost, leading him down a decade-long struggle to reclaim his life. Frank doesn't shy away from the gritty details. He talks about his time in a school for troubled kids, his involvement in criminal activities, and the deceptive grip heroin had on him. He opens up about the pain of walking away from his daughter and the hurt he caused his mother.
Yet, amidst the darkness, Frank found glimmers of hope through interventions by caring individuals and the court system. These pivotal moments steered him towards various rehabilitation centers, where he learned the importance of trust and faith in his peers. Today, Frank is a peer worker at Windana, a role that brings him immense satisfaction. He shares how working with residents at Windana has given him a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
His story is raw, honest, and ultimately uplifting, offering hope to anyone grappling with addiction. Tune in to hear Frank's powerful narrative of resilience and redemption.