Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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From Gang President to Addiction Recovery Mentor | The Power of Recovery Coaching
From Gang President to Addiction Recovery Mentor | The Power of Recovery Coaching
From Gang President to Addiction Recovery Mentor | The Power of Recovery Coaching
Tuesday 9th July 2024
Jose Rivera shares his journey from gang life and addiction to becoming a recovery mentor, highlighting the power of community and support.
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Episode Overview
- Jose's journey from addiction to recovery mentor.
- The role of CCAR recovery coaches in his transformation.
- Challenges faced during his recovery process.
- The importance of community and support in recovery.
- Finding purpose through helping others.
Recovery is a process of change and you're not alone in that process.
In this powerful episode of the Recovery Matters! Podcast, Jose Rivera takes us on a gripping journey from his troubled childhood in Puerto Rico to becoming a recovery mentor. Growing up in a chaotic environment in Bridgeport, CT, Jose was surrounded by drug dealers and addicts, which led him down a path of addiction and criminal activity. By age 12, he was selling drugs to support his family, eventually becoming deeply entangled in heroin and crack addiction.
His story is one of multiple incarcerations and the heavy toll his lifestyle took on his family and personal life. The turning point for Jose came when he encountered recovery coaches from CCAR. Their support helped him transform his life, reconnect with his family, and find a new purpose. Now, as a recovery coach himself, Jose dedicates his life to helping others navigate their own journeys to sobriety.
He shares candidly about the challenges he faced, including the stigma around medication-assisted treatment and the difficulty of finding stable footing after prison. Jose's story highlights the importance of community and support in recovery. He talks about the sense of purpose he found at a recovery community centre and how it played a crucial role in his healing process.
His journey is a testament to the power of recovery coaching and the possibility of change, no matter how deep one has fallen. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking hope and inspiration in their own recovery journey. Jose's raw honesty and resilience will leave you feeling motivated to take the next step towards a better life. Don't miss out on this incredible story of transformation and the enduring power of human connection.