Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Life After Prison: Staying Sober and Starting Fresh | Juan Pagan Rivera | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 103
Life After Prison: Staying Sober and Starting Fresh | Juan Pagan Rivera | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 103
Life After Prison: Staying Sober and Starting Fresh | Juan Pagan Rivera | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 103
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Juan Pagan Rivera discusses his path from addiction and incarceration to recovery and a fresh start on the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast'.
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Picture growing up in a neighborhood where drugs and violence are the norm, with a father struggling with addiction. That's the reality Juan Pagan Rivera faced. By the age of 13, Juan found himself incarcerated, forced to join a gang for survival. But his story doesn't end there. In this compelling episode of the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast', Juan opens up about his tumultuous past and his path to sobriety after prison.
He dives into the significance of community support in recovery, stressing how reaching out can be a game-changer. Juan's candid reflections on emotional intelligence and kindness offer a fresh perspective on overcoming addiction. He shares, 'What's big in my recovery is being kind, because I used to always be mean and I used to always be a...'. Tune in to hear how Juan turned his life around and started anew, offering hope and inspiration for anyone facing similar struggles.