David Lewry

Voices In Recovery Podcast

David Lewry

  • Joey's Story

Joey's Story

Wednesday 3rd January 2024

Listen to Joey's story of overcoming trauma, crime, and 33 years in prison. Discover how love and resilience brought him newfound freedom and joy.
75 minutes
Hopeful
Inspiring
Informative
Resilient
Empowering

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Voices In Recovery Podcast
Author:
David Lewry
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Joey's Journey: From Darkness to Light Through Love and Resilience

Episode Overview

  • Joey shares his unbelievable journey from a traumatic childhood to a life of crime and incarceration
  • Despite enduring unimaginable hardships, Joey finds immeasurable joy and gratitude in his newfound freedom
  • His story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for transformation and resilience
  • A reminder that even after enduring the darkest of days, there's always hope for a brighter tomorrow
  • Joey's openness about his harrowing experiences is both heartbreaking and inspiring
Today, I truly love my freedom in life. I'm grateful that you were able to do your time and make it out. Because I know, like you mentioned, lots of people probably take their lives in there.
What happens when a life marred by trauma and hardship takes an unexpected turn towards hope and healing? In this episode of 'Voices in Recovery', Joey shares his remarkable story. Growing up, Joey faced abandonment, abuse, and a tumultuous path that led him into a life of crime and 33 years behind bars. Yet, his story is not just about the darkness he endured; it's about the light that emerged from it.
Joey's candidness about his past is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, offering a raw look at the transformative power of love. Now living in Calgary, Alberta, Joey has found a new sense of freedom, joy, and gratitude that shines through his every word. His journey is a powerful reminder that no matter how deep the scars, there is always a possibility for redemption and happiness.
Tune in to hear Joey's heartfelt account and find inspiration in his resilience and the unyielding power of love.