Arlina Allen
Arlina Allen
OC58-Freddy Negrete - From Gangs, Guns, and Heroine to Recovery, Tattoo Art and Service
OC58-Freddy Negrete - From Gangs, Guns, and Heroine to Recovery, Tattoo Art and Service
OC58-Freddy Negrete - From Gangs, Guns, and Heroine to Recovery, Tattoo Art and Service
Monday 27th August 2018
Freddy Negrete discusses his transformation from gang member and addict to renowned tattoo artist and recovery advocate on the One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast.
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Arlina Allen
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Freddy Negrete: From Gang Life to Tattoo Legend and Recovery Advocate
It's a story of redemption, a story of new life.
Freddy Negrete's life reads like a Hollywood script, but it's all too real. On this episode of the One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast, host Arlina Allen sits down with Freddy, a world-renowned tattoo artist and author of 'Smile Now, Cry Later: Guns, Gangs, and Tattoos'.
Freddy opens up about his tumultuous journey from a childhood steeped in gang violence and addiction to finding his calling in the world of tattoo art and becoming a beacon of hope in the recovery community. You'll hear Freddy recount his early days, marked by guns and heroin, and how religious art and tattoos became his lifeline. His story is a testament to the power of transformation and the importance of community support in overcoming life's darkest moments.
Freddy's candid conversation with Arlina is filled with raw honesty, revealing the moments of clarity and the tools that helped him turn his life around. Now, as a successful artist and recovery advocate, Freddy dedicates his life to helping others find their path to sobriety. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and proof that it's never too late to change your life.