Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
Surviving Prison & Gang Life - Bobby Martinez
Surviving Prison & Gang Life - Bobby Martinez
Surviving Prison & Gang Life - Bobby Martinez
Friday 28th June 2019
Bobby Martinez talks about his journey from gang life and prison to sobriety and reclaiming his life on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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Paul Gilmartin
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Get the buttons here!Bobby Martinez: From Gang Life to Redemption and Sobriety
I chose to go to prison when I finally finished with the youth authority, I was 19 years old and I said, you know what I'm going to go visit my brother in prison. My brother had been in prison for maybe like Five or Six Years already.
What happens when a life of crime and incarceration turns into a story of hope and transformation? In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin sits down with Bobby Martinez, a former gang member who spent much of his life behind bars, including long stretches in solitary confinement. Bobby’s journey is nothing short of remarkable.
He opens up about the deep shame he feels for the harm he caused, but also about the powerful steps he's taken towards redemption. From battling addiction to earning an education and reclaiming custody of his children, Bobby's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Through candid conversations, Bobby highlights the critical role of friendship, support, and therapy in his recovery.
He also sheds light on the often overlooked mental health struggles within the criminal justice system and the daunting challenges of re-entering society after prison. This episode is a raw and inspiring look at how even in the darkest circumstances, there is always a path to redemption and change.