Paul Noddings
Paul Noddings
Sober Living Home Operator Mark Fredrickson
Sober Living Home Operator Mark Fredrickson
Sober Living Home Operator Mark Fredrickson
Tuesday 19th December 2017
Hear Mark Fredrickson's inspiring journey from addiction to running sober living homes. Discover the power of support and personalized care in recovery.
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86 minutes
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Author:
Paul Noddings
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Mark Fredrickson: From Addiction to Advocate
I think having any kind of bureaucracy, kind of telling, let's say that there's a specific system in place that governs how you have to run sober living- well, chances are it's going to be written by people that don't understand addiction, don't understand the industry, don't understand how it works, but just things that seem right to them.
Mark Fredrickson's story is a testament to the power of transformation. Imagine finding yourself in a hospital at just 10 years old, already caught in the grip of addiction and listed as a fugitive. That's where Mark's journey began. Through the darkest times, he found hope and recovery, thanks to the unwavering support of various groups.
Today, he owns and operates eight sober living homes under the name Second Chance Sobriety, dedicated to helping others find their way out of addiction. In this episode of 'Stories of Addiction', Mark opens up about his tumultuous past and the road to becoming a sober living home operator. He shares the gritty realities of managing these homes and the daily challenges faced by those recovering from addiction.
From high-functioning heroin addiction to the need for more comprehensive resources in treatment, Mark tackles some tough topics with honesty and empathy. You'll also hear about the bureaucratic hurdles that often stand in the way of effective addiction treatment and why personalized care is crucial for recovery. Mark's insights offer a raw and real look into what it takes to turn one's life around and help others do the same.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for an inspiring story, this episode promises to deliver. Tune in to hear Mark's incredible journey from addiction to advocacy and learn how he's making a difference, one sober living home at a time.