Joseph Call: From Pain to Purpose in Recovery
It's interesting because in my active addiction I would often use life's mishaps for reasons to drink, and then I didn't even need reasons. What I want is to be able to be an upstanding citizen.
Imagine running away from home at thirteen, driven by the need to find your biological father. This is where Joseph Call's story begins. In this episode of Project Recovery, Joseph sits down with Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to recount his tumultuous journey. From working in downtown Portland as a teenager to meeting his father for the first time in Ogden at fourteen, Joseph's early years were marked by instability and a desperate search for belonging.
Joseph opens up about the painful experiences that led him to start using meth, including being taken advantage of by an uncle and suffering from chronic back pain. His addiction was a way to numb the emotional and physical pain, but it only pushed him deeper into darkness. However, Joseph's story doesn't end there. He shares how he decided to seek treatment and what he learned at Action Recovery about living a life free from addiction.
Throughout the episode, Joseph emphasizes the importance of support and community in his recovery journey. He talks about the setbacks he faced and how he learned to cope without turning back to substances. His story is one of resilience, highlighting that recovery is a continuous journey with its own ups and downs. Joseph's transformation from a troubled teenager to someone focused on helping others find sobriety is truly inspiring.
He underscores the significance of having people who listen and share their own stories, making it clear that no one has to go through this alone. Tune in to hear Joseph's candid account of overcoming addiction and finding hope.