Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
Tj Sheehan talks to us about how he went from the oil patch, to gangster, to role model in recovery.
Tj Sheehan talks to us about how he went from the oil patch, to gangster, to role model in recovery.
Tj Sheehan talks to us about how he went from the oil patch, to gangster, to role model in recovery.
Friday 12th July 2024
T.J. Sheehan shares his incredible journey from the oil patch and gang life to becoming a role model in recovery. A story of resilience and hope.
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Get the buttons here!From Oil Patch to Recovery: T.J. Sheehan's Remarkable Journey
Episode Overview
- T.J.'s journey from the oil patch to gang life.
- Struggles with cocaine addiction and alcoholism.
- A pivotal AA meeting that changed his life.
- The importance of forgiveness in recovery.
- Finding purpose by helping others.
I carry this backpack full of rocks of guilt and shame around.
From a fast-paced life in the oil patch to the dangerous world of gangs, T.J. Sheehan's journey is anything but ordinary. In this gripping episode of Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk., T.J. sits down with hosts Dan and Donna to recount his turbulent path from addiction to recovery. Starting at just 16 years old, T.J.
found himself working in the oil industry, where the high-pressure environment soon led him to substance abuse and eventually into the dark underworld of drugs and gangs. The 2008 recession hit hard, pushing him deeper into crime and addiction, culminating in a desperate attempt to end his own life. But fate had other plans for T.J., leading him to an AA meeting that would change everything. Through heartfelt discussions, T.J.
opens up about the trauma and challenges he faced growing up in an alcoholic family, the spiral into cocaine addiction, and the pivotal moments that steered him towards sobriety. His story is one of resilience, forgiveness, and finding purpose in helping others. This episode is a raw and honest portrayal of a man's fight to reclaim his life, offering hope and inspiration to anyone facing similar struggles.
Tune in to hear T.J.'s powerful message and learn how he transformed from a troubled youth into a role model in recovery.