Brett Morris, Ashley Grimes, Jason Rudeen, Rev. LC Currie and JR Weaver
Brett Morris, Ashley Grimes, Jason Rudeen, Rev. LC Currie and JR Weaver
Recovery Revolution Live with Tom Jackson
Recovery Revolution Live with Tom Jackson
Recovery Revolution Live with Tom Jackson
Friday 19th May 2023
Tom Jackson discusses his recovery journey and advocacy work, focusing on peer support and community involvement in 'Recovery Revolution Live'.
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66 minutes
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Brett Morris, Ashley Grimes, Jason Rudeen, Rev. LC Currie and JR Weaver
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Tom Jackson discusses his work as a Registered Peer Specialist and an Organizer with the Virginia Recovery Advocacy Project
- Insightful conversations on recovery pathways and the importance of community involvement
- Personal experiences and challenges within the recovery advocacy space
- Engaging discussions on co-occurring conditions and advocacy events
- Tom shares valuable insights and reflects on the significance of peer support in recovery
I keep what I've got by giving it away to other people. There's, you know, there's the 12-step way and there's many others too, I mean we all have to clean up our side of the street but there's just many different ways of doing it.
Tom Jackson is a force to be reckoned with in the world of recovery and advocacy. In this episode of 'Recovery Revolution Live', Brett Morris sits down with Tom, a Registered Peer Specialist at Virginia's Western State Hospital and an Organizer with the Virginia Recovery Advocacy Project. Tom’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Since 1991, he has been at the forefront of various advocacy movements, including Civil Rights, Anti-War, and HIV/AIDS/LGBTQIA+ rights.
His day job involves supporting people with co-occurring conditions, while his night job focuses on organizing efforts to reform our treatment systems. Throughout their conversation, Tom opens up about his personal recovery journey and the pivotal moments that shaped his advocacy work. He shares heartfelt stories of the clients he supports and the 'Hope Brokers' he trains, illustrating the transformative power of peer support.
Brett and Tom also discuss the importance of community involvement and the need to end the war on drugs, highlighting how grassroots movements can drive significant change. Listeners will find themselves moved by Tom’s dedication and motivated by his call to action. Whether you're in recovery yourself, supporting a loved one, or interested in advocacy, this episode offers valuable insights and a sense of hope.
It's a testament to the impact one person can have when they channel their experiences into helping others.