Daniel Unmanageable

Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.

Daniel Unmanageable

  • Tim Shortt grew up surrounded by crime and addiction. Today he's found a better way.

Tim Shortt grew up surrounded by crime and addiction. Today he's found a better way.

Wednesday 27th November 2024

Tim Shortt shares his journey from a crime-filled childhood to finding recovery and hope in this compelling episode.
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56 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Honest
Compassionate
Supportive

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Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.
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Daniel Unmanageable
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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From Crime to Redemption: Tim Shortt's Journey

Episode Overview

  • Tim grew up in a family involved in crime and addiction.
  • He experienced significant trauma, including being molested as a child.
  • Tim decided to seek recovery after years of substance abuse.
  • He emphasises the importance of positive influences and support systems.
  • Tim's story highlights the possibility of redemption and personal transformation.
The pain of addiction taught me everything I needed to know to win in life.
Tim Shortt's story is one you won't forget in a hurry. Growing up in a family surrounded by crime and addiction, Tim's childhood was anything but ordinary. From witnessing violent retaliations to smuggling drugs with his mum, his life was a rollercoaster of chaos and danger. In this episode, Tim opens up about his journey from a troubled past to finding a better way of living.
He shares harrowing experiences, like having his house blown up with a pipe bomb and being molested as a child, which shaped his early years and led him down a dark path. But Tim's story doesn't end there. He talks about the turning point in his life when he decided to seek recovery and how he managed to rebuild his life from the ground up.
Tim's candid reflections on his struggles with addiction, the impact of his upbringing, and the steps he took towards recovery are both heart-wrenching and inspiring. His message of hope and resilience shines through as he discusses the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences and finding a support system. This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter how dark one's past may be, there is always a way to find light and move forward.
Tim's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the possibility of redemption. Don't miss this compelling episode that promises to leave you feeling hopeful and inspired.