Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
172 Odyssey House Journals - AJ Collette
172 Odyssey House Journals - AJ Collette
172 Odyssey House Journals - AJ Collette
Friday 13th December 2024
AJ Collette shares his incredible journey from gang member and meth addict to a successful, devoted father. A powerful story of transformation and hope.
29 minutes
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Honest
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Recovery is possible for anyone willing to put in the hard work.
- Support systems play a crucial role in one's recovery journey.
- Parenting with a history of addiction comes with unique challenges.
- Relapse can be part of the recovery process but doesn't define it.
- Giving back to the community can be a powerful part of maintaining sobriety.
I made a decision years before I actually decided to commit.
In this episode of Odyssey House Journals, Randall Carlisle and Nicole Slack welcome AJ Collette, a man whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary. AJ takes us on a rollercoaster ride through his tumultuous past, from growing up in South Central Los Angeles, joining gangs, and becoming a hardcore meth addict, to turning his life around and becoming a devoted father of five daughters.
His journey is a testament to the power of determination and the possibility of recovery, no matter how dark the path may seem. AJ's candid reflections on his past, including his time in prison and the struggles he faced with addiction, are both heartbreaking and inspiring. He shares how he made the decision to change his life, even though it took years to fully commit to sobriety.
AJ's story highlights the importance of support systems and the impact they can have on one's recovery journey. He also discusses the challenges of parenting with a history of addiction and how he uses his experiences to guide his children away from making the same mistakes. This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible for anyone willing to put in the hard work and that it's never too late to turn your life around.
AJ's story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about finding purpose and giving back to the community. Tune in to hear more about AJ's incredible transformation and why he believes that if he can do it, anyone can.