Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Tyrone Johnson, Phil Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera)
Longtime Recovery Community Center Volunteer Tyrone Johnson | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 106
Longtime Recovery Community Center Volunteer Tyrone Johnson | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 106
Longtime Recovery Community Center Volunteer Tyrone Johnson | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 106
Tuesday 31st January 2023
Tyrone Johnson discusses his journey from addiction to recovery and his volunteer work with CCAR on 'Recovery Matters! Podcast'.
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Get the buttons here!Tyrone Johnson: A Journey of Recovery and Giving Back
Wherever you are, wherever I'm, at a walking billboard for recovery.
Tyrone Johnson's story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. As a longtime volunteer for the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), Tyrone joins the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast' to share his incredible journey from addiction to recovery and how he's now making a difference in his community. His tale begins with a candid recounting of his early life, where he was introduced to cocaine in the 10th grade.
His struggle with addiction saw him flunk off the Hartford firefighters football team and eventually led to a 22-month sentence after being caught with heroin and cocaine. However, Tyrone's story is not one of defeat but of transformation. Through the support of CCAR's peer programs, he found his way to recovery. Now, Tyrone is a beacon of hope, volunteering and running programs that help others on their recovery journeys.
He emphasizes the critical role of community and peer support in overcoming addiction, highlighting the importance of honesty, humility, and willingness. This episode also delves into CCAR's mission and vision for a future where recovery is fully understood and embraced. Tyrone's journey offers hope and inspiration for anyone touched by addiction, showcasing the profound impact of giving back to the community.