Wes Tharp: From Rock Bottom to a Life Rebuilt at Crossroads
Episode Overview
Wes Tharp shares his journey of addiction, criminal history, and finding recovery at Crossroads Importance of peer-driven treatment and emulating the recovery of someone who has what you want Transformation from a life of addiction and prison to finding a home and a career at Crossroads Passion for the outdoors and hopes for the future Powerful testament to the potential for change and growth in the recovery journey
You can probably get recovery at most treatment facilities, but if you really want an opportunity to get a good, solid program and then have a good fellowship after the fact, then I think Crossroads and the Crossroads family would be a great place to do that.
Imagine growing up in a family of addicts, bouncing in and out of prison, and then finding yourself homeless. That was Wes Tharp's reality until he discovered the recovery community at Crossroads. In this episode of 'Recovery On-Air', host Greg Halverson sits down with Wes, who now serves as the maintenance warehouse manager at Crossroads. Wes opens up about his tumultuous past, including the moment he was shot and how that became a turning point for him.
Through candid conversation, Wes explains the peer-driven treatment model at Crossroads and how emulating the recovery journey of others who have succeeded helped him find his own path. He shares his incredible transformation from a life marred by addiction and crime to one filled with purpose and stability. Beyond his work, Wes also talks about his love for the outdoors and his hopes for the future.
This episode offers a raw and inspiring look into the struggles and victories that come with recovery, emphasizing the importance of community and meaningful work. If you're looking for a story that proves change is possible, this one's for you.