Omar Pinto

The SHAIR Recovery Podcast

Omar Pinto

  • 030: “Gut Level Honest” George D. now 6 years clean, takes us through over 20 years of drug addiction, child abuse and recovery!

030: “Gut Level Honest” George D. now 6 years clean, takes us through over 20 years of drug addiction, child abuse and recovery!

Tuesday 8th September 2015

Hear George D.'s journey from addiction and homelessness to recovery on The SHAIR Recovery Podcast, hosted by Omar Pinto.
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54 minutes
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The SHAIR Recovery Podcast
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Omar Pinto
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George D.'s Path from Addiction to Redemption: A Story of Resilience

It's called keep it simple and it's from the hazleton group, which they run a lot of the recovery books for us. Might be one of that normal people out there, one person, by you, staying positive, might help that person just that day.
Imagine facing over two decades of drug addiction, child abuse, and homelessness. That's the reality George D. lived through before finding his way to sobriety. In this gripping episode of The SHAIR Recovery Podcast, hosted by Omar Pinto, George D. recounts his harrowing yet inspiring journey to a life free from addiction. At just 16, George turned to alcohol and marijuana to numb the pain of a traumatic childhood.
His descent into substance abuse led him to the streets, where he battled not only addiction but also the isolation and despair that come with homelessness. But George's story is far from hopeless. A chance encounter with a group of girls who invited him to church became the turning point in his life. There, he met a family who offered him a place to stay, marking the beginning of his path to recovery.
One of the most compelling aspects of George's journey is his emphasis on gratitude and acceptance. He shares how creating a gratitude list helped him shift his focus from what was wrong in his life to what was right. Acceptance, he believes, is crucial for moving forward in recovery. The episode also delves into the transformative power of support systems like Narcotics Anonymous and the role of mentors in guiding him through the early stages of sobriety.
George speaks candidly about the importance of community support, highlighting how his family and friends stood by him, providing the unwavering support he needed to stay on track. This episode is not just a tale of overcoming addiction; it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the incredible impact that kindness and community can have on someone's life. Tune in to hear George D.'s full story and gain valuable insights into the power of recovery.