Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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From Criminal Impersonation to Addiction Recovery Champion | John’s Remarkable Turnaround
From Criminal Impersonation to Addiction Recovery Champion | John’s Remarkable Turnaround
From Criminal Impersonation to Addiction Recovery Champion | John’s Remarkable Turnaround
Tuesday 12th November 2024
John O'Connor shares his powerful journey from addiction and criminal activities to becoming a recovery champion in this inspiring episode.
27 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Honest
Supportive
Transformative
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Episode Overview
- John's journey from a troubled upbringing to addiction recovery
- The impact of low self-esteem on his life choices
- How community support and CCAR played a crucial role in his recovery
- The importance of finding purpose and giving back in recovery
- John's current role as a recovery coach and volunteer
If I don't pick up a drug today, I'm having a damn good day.
John O'Connor's story is nothing short of extraordinary. Growing up in an upper-middle-class family with a high-functioning alcoholic father, John faced many challenges that led him down a dark path. His journey through cocaine addiction and extensive criminal activities, including impersonating police officers, is a stark reminder of how addiction can take hold of one's life.
Despite his troubled past, John found a way to turn his life around, thanks to the support of the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) and his unwavering determination to change. In this episode, John candidly shares his experiences, from his early struggles with self-esteem and addiction to his transformative recovery journey.
He talks about the pivotal moment when he realised that something had to change while sitting in a jail cell, and how seeking addiction services in prison set him on the path to recovery. John's story is filled with raw honesty and hope, as he emphasises the importance of community support and finding purpose in life. He now serves as a recovery coach and active volunteer at CCAR, helping others find their way to recovery.
This episode is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of change, no matter how dire the circumstances. If you're looking for inspiration and proof that recovery is possible, John's story is a must-listen.