Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (TJ Aitken)
I Was Addicted, Abandoned, and Alone – But Recovery Saved Me
I Was Addicted, Abandoned, and Alone – But Recovery Saved Me
I Was Addicted, Abandoned, and Alone – But Recovery Saved Me
Tuesday 5th November 2024
Antonio shares his journey from a tumultuous childhood to finding hope and purpose through recovery. An inspiring story of resilience and transformation.
37 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
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Transformative
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Antonio's early life was filled with hardship and turmoil.
- He battled addiction for many years before finding recovery.
- Support from his wife and the recovery community was crucial in his transformation.
- Antonio now dedicates his time to helping others on their recovery journey.
- His story highlights the importance of community support in overcoming addiction.
I got a story that could help people. I came from the bottom, bottom up, you know.
Antonio's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode of Recovery Matters! Podcast, he shares his powerful story of growing up amidst chaos, battling addiction, and ultimately finding hope and purpose through recovery. Antonio paints a vivid picture of his early life in Hartford, Connecticut, and Puerto Rico, filled with hardship and turmoil. From living with his grandmother in challenging conditions to facing abuse and losing loved ones, his childhood was far from easy.
Despite these adversities, Antonio found solace in the recovery community, which played a crucial role in his transformation. Supported by his wife and the recovery community, Antonio's tale is one of resilience and redemption. His candid recounting of his struggles with addiction, including his introduction to heroin and the downward spiral that followed, is both harrowing and inspiring. Through it all, Antonio's determination to change his life shines through.
He speaks openly about the turning points in his journey, such as meeting his wife and discovering the support offered by organisations like CCAR. Antonio's story is a testament to the power of recovery and the importance of having a supportive community. He now dedicates his time to helping others on their recovery journey, volunteering at CCAR and sharing his experiences to inspire hope in those still struggling.
This episode is a raw and honest exploration of addiction and recovery, filled with moments of vulnerability and strength. If you're looking for a story that demonstrates the transformative power of recovery and the impact of community support, this episode is a must-listen.