Aaron Reed - Former Teacher - Former Addict - Incarcerated in a Colombian PrisonAaron Reed - Former Teacher - Former Addict - Incarcerated in a Colombian Prison
The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return
Aaron Reed accepted an International teaching position at a prestigious prep school in S.E. Asia, and in 2006, he and his wife relocated their lives to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Soon after the birth of his daughter in 2009, he found myself swallowed...
39:12•31 Mar 2022
Aaron Reed: From Classroom to Cartel and Back Again
“But I don't think I was crying out of empathy for them or for myself. And so that first phone call to the parents, you know I had alienated. I had lied to them, I had abused them emotionally, I had lied to my friends, and so pretty much at that point, anyone that I would have called knew that the game was up. And so it was terror times and it was just. Jail is an awful place, yep, but death is even worse.”
Imagine moving to a new country for a dream job, only to find yourself caught in the throes of addiction. That's Aaron Reed's story. In this gripping episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', Aaron shares how he went from being a respected international teacher in Cambodia to a drug mule for dangerous cartels. His meth addiction led him down a dark path, costing him his job, family, and freedom.
Arrested in Colombia while transporting drugs, Aaron faced one of the most feared prisons in the world. But his time behind bars became a turning point. Sober since 2016, Aaron has turned his life around and even penned a true crime novel about his harrowing journey. This episode isn't just about the dangers of addiction; it's about resilience and the possibility of redemption.
Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Aaron's story offers a raw and real look at the highs and lows of recovery.
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